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 4104389 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4106317 epoch_slot_no: 2317 block_no: 4104212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3822 time: 2020-05-01 10:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8c82060a0a458a793cce0646a6433a05414669ecd1316456f59c18f75c994cbBlock Operator
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