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 4103289 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4105217 epoch_slot_no: 1217 block_no: 4103112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9073 time: 2020-05-01 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2121fefae5acaba718d3cf9aabf6e110c758989c8adc8f2624a3ad05bf33973eBlock Operator
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