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 4102749 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4104677 epoch_slot_no: 677 block_no: 4102572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4122 time: 2020-05-01 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x329c8ba835d3ed16a6970a03b3f6d8accc9528a4e0a719f45153f005e1f8a842Block Operator
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