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 4105507 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4107435 epoch_slot_no: 3435 block_no: 4105330 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1952 time: 2020-05-01 16:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff2e9fc7a11e488281addb32492c5aca98ea48697fcad308336140ed7e12017Block Operator
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