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 4103780 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4105708 epoch_slot_no: 1708 block_no: 4103603 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7485 time: 2020-05-01 07:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed6bbd587f0e9e4f176f1cc99a25e03a9793eb204921d28b67a360fb05fe3d2Block Operator
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