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 4102867 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4104795 epoch_slot_no: 795 block_no: 4102690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8278 time: 2020-05-01 02:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdce1299c8a0649ddd17f6360343aca504e0d42f6836a3bd6a679cf36c9e712b2Block Operator
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