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 4103422 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105350 epoch_slot_no: 1350 block_no: 4103245 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1630 time: 2020-05-01 05:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49514e2989b43c596fd5666750951431bac7c8a79d1cc71d066f496c3fa0b85cBlock Operator
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