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 4106003 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4107931 epoch_slot_no: 3931 block_no: 4105826 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2654 time: 2020-05-01 19:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1cf69f9850eb6ca0f3bdc4c2cf2bba5b8fb67891abe657d6a18622c25ebe93eBlock Operator
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