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 4104621 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4106549 epoch_slot_no: 2549 block_no: 4104444 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-01 11:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675aa1ee52c486a49d8e17636dd9b7468252c6040c573da21c53c025f8b86cc0Block Operator
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