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 4103186 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105114 epoch_slot_no: 1114 block_no: 4103009 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7805 time: 2020-05-01 03:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d2b7493ee3b271d0cfd4376018b942cb7b3c13f69321b6f3e25135549e4aafcBlock Operator
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