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 4104415 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4106343 epoch_slot_no: 2343 block_no: 4104238 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-05-01 10:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbf49ddbdf2b952038a53f7a68e44ceeacb54aac034ef897732e6c71a235fe29Block Operator
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