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 4106229 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4108157 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 4106052 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6596 time: 2020-05-01 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad35e396e1853cf813c3bf51e59bbb4816169a7d3b42f83bd95f0a72fc3ab7eeBlock Operator
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