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 4103558 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105486 epoch_slot_no: 1486 block_no: 4103381 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2020-05-01 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf22344ef4466718a1c2937ed23243a0f59f9aee8684701652b592e09b9a03586Block Operator
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