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 4104249 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4106177 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 4104072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 17237 time: 2020-05-01 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ae8f57d21054ecf95b431129e697c09a300b29f6456fcc6822b66575c2d5abeBlock Operator
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