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 4104721 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4106649 epoch_slot_no: 2649 block_no: 4104544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6566 time: 2020-05-01 12:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4737547b296122a3c6d952cad173ad0383b04c2042bbe37f9fee2137d6ceba42Block Operator
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