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 4105728 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4107656 epoch_slot_no: 3656 block_no: 4105551 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-01 18:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6866439808c4dfb1feae06f7cd359f6a74072713deb9c9082db625e266545af4Block Operator
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