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 4105145 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4107073 epoch_slot_no: 3073 block_no: 4104968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3458 time: 2020-05-01 14:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ff768e40cc1fcaa1a9d04009cc6e42b0693ff3d8b64a5f1fb2934ea7cd002d2Block Operator
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