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 4103908 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4105836 epoch_slot_no: 1836 block_no: 4103731 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1900 time: 2020-05-01 07:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f3b003d0cc551e6a5aeb0df19b2205a08836bcf3142f32f442055b941f7489eBlock Operator
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