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 4103799 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4105727 epoch_slot_no: 1727 block_no: 4103622 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-01 07:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf31efb86e473f6d45f54899fa3998f04abc4b861c66c1be3b543f77d932d482bBlock Operator
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