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 4103880 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105808 epoch_slot_no: 1808 block_no: 4103703 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-01 07:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef75eb2892e373c0609cae2565c3c995ff5aa87317e11daa5ecf418c6d7baa2bBlock Operator
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