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 4105509 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4107437 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 4105332 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9126 time: 2020-05-01 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae8885c0f8e46ce6fce85b8bcf973ed14250e8033ad30e8051345e5e2f7045d7Block Operator
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