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 4103709 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4105637 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 4103532 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 17211 time: 2020-05-01 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc894912b2fa0200637f99ce6d4c9c4a63353f3cf7e2667206685af0eabf54df8Block Operator
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