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 4104429 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4106357 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 4104252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12208 time: 2020-05-01 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcd15069da9571c5c0d06540e10f86fba2111e0db41f3dbc20a2bc81c08f31ebBlock Operator
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