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 4104790 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4106718 epoch_slot_no: 2718 block_no: 4104613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3096 time: 2020-05-01 12:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dc444751d4530a1bcb660e4285891898edafbc1e37602e1bdde5bb4ceb5a625Block Operator
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