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 4103269 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4105197 epoch_slot_no: 1197 block_no: 4103092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7902 time: 2020-05-01 04:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e3521cad1c272079938dad3b3b8df291d1479286b5a1e759526ac69e31b9adbBlock Operator
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