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 4104375 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4106303 epoch_slot_no: 2303 block_no: 4104198 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1324 time: 2020-05-01 10:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab04694c7cbe2b485ae108e9e26b72a73f2082e39d52d7a977bdaa4d8af3ab9bBlock Operator
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