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 4104496 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4106424 epoch_slot_no: 2424 block_no: 4104319 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2020-05-01 11:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6d10240b0ce276e3bfe1faaa6ac8a17208619b8732a876643fd807b189e9466Block Operator
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