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 4103169 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4105097 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 4102992 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3754 time: 2020-05-01 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56665b4d3da0017d846666fbb2e0c2a1e2d307d6a2f3e462537deec1d98ae22bBlock Operator
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