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 4102746 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104674 epoch_slot_no: 674 block_no: 4102569 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-01 01:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f08a3384775f3a93717cd1ea3737e4edc51d4c4f86d644365aba6ae0ed994a8Block Operator
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