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 4105362 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4107290 epoch_slot_no: 3290 block_no: 4105185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-05-01 16:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab1f5c4a62203fd1db73bc3a1e4a5135eb3f836f408f818cabee83532ada393bBlock Operator
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