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 4106216 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4108144 epoch_slot_no: 4144 block_no: 4106039 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 943 time: 2020-05-01 20:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7705eb29c9a6f8584b687e37072e4a3246fbad5f94987e93a07a2dbc446667c7Block Operator
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