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 4103319 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4105247 epoch_slot_no: 1247 block_no: 4103142 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6993 time: 2020-05-01 04:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87c468a7311f14b8f804db60d389891bd699048868ac758ae916a9a7f87d59ceBlock Operator
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