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 4103165 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4105093 epoch_slot_no: 1093 block_no: 4102988 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8513 time: 2020-05-01 03:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf793ce3a10f3b0f3290738c6e7fa98393c6ce0b7a39bdd41f897c93f14cb20eBlock Operator
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