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 4105149 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4107077 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 4104972 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12737 time: 2020-05-01 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31530c283a64e14ef3656f1d7aae36addb15cb6c1781f878f299d8c9a254986bBlock Operator
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