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 4103112 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105040 epoch_slot_no: 1040 block_no: 4102935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7947 time: 2020-05-01 03:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60c3e978028279c271a549f2c07b66d4f10af6ff6651a4dbde3918668773a1c2Block Operator
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