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 4103413 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105341 epoch_slot_no: 1341 block_no: 4103236 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-01 05:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fbe0979a895874bd655dea149c70c6ee8cb2a05ad2370890c9b53d2669b0ffBlock Operator
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