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 4105251 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4107179 epoch_slot_no: 3179 block_no: 4105074 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-05-01 15:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0739d561667d544bc763dce93b663e7dfad676b361a9f7cb2413d55e047f92efBlock Operator
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