A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4102659 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4104587 epoch_slot_no: 587 block_no: 4102482 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2791 time: 2020-05-01 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6574c2d2ea6fda09dd80a1f526d778477e0fea31e7744755a5d1762b57680c69Block Operator
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