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 4104449 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4106377 epoch_slot_no: 2377 block_no: 4104272 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-05-01 10:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e39f068c124517d9ff5e9d58a9a0c1904b02ec0ae3e18868c93487f79677bd5Block Operator
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