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 4103060 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4104988 epoch_slot_no: 988 block_no: 4102883 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8015 time: 2020-05-01 03:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x413638311ba845a417da7bbd1c276d67823e6ff9571ff4be5b3277de4dd273b0Block Operator
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