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 4103216 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105144 epoch_slot_no: 1144 block_no: 4103039 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-05-01 04:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc51f7a4848f1d202e339ce3bf6d6c71f827fa59fd0825e7ff8fa023e7e0b37fcBlock Operator
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