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 4103071 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104999 epoch_slot_no: 999 block_no: 4102894 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7802 time: 2020-05-01 03:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7df86a4f272821f643d4a66226b6d148dbeba317a3c530181bf3ef296dacb75Block Operator
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