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 4103176 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4105104 epoch_slot_no: 1104 block_no: 4102999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8592 time: 2020-05-01 03:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd543602f1d563aebf63f8ccfc82e9db353cac4c1391bec04a9018f0a8a2fb716Block Operator
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