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 4103450 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105378 epoch_slot_no: 1378 block_no: 4103273 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-05-01 05:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa455a2b21d211eca9e4f8fa2193c7784fbe9cabc95236eb167d80560d0093a65Block Operator
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