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 4103804 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4105732 epoch_slot_no: 1732 block_no: 4103627 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2251 time: 2020-05-01 07:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3ca22024094ffe42bd8e6ffb540f8d755033a08506f79f0e72dd1258479f66aBlock Operator
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