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 4103886 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105814 epoch_slot_no: 1814 block_no: 4103709 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5866 time: 2020-05-01 07:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12c310788132e7ed8b09e6dc5c217bd3851d2f991cc69362259a1330c33ddd79Block Operator
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