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 4105572 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4107500 epoch_slot_no: 3500 block_no: 4105395 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1631 time: 2020-05-01 17:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e8588d74c99cb18ad13b3c0c9745a3c9b32c4fb5f934dd8e59a1f3b77b5466Block Operator
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