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 4102989 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4104917 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 4102812 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12870 time: 2020-05-01 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd7d082a765b63d4df4987e1bbba131cc3c76b02762ded3fec00afb4ae57ea2Block Operator
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