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 4105250 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4107178 epoch_slot_no: 3178 block_no: 4105073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3256 time: 2020-05-01 15:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x123e3c52436ca0a11a8b999e570a491e0f1e311c6f9c53b801eb3c386fcfd751Block Operator
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