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 4106236 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4108164 epoch_slot_no: 4164 block_no: 4106059 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1701 time: 2020-05-01 20:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b3108fa5003df1efa66909558085f2d6486ac3103904c9bd4db24aa88eff61Block Operator
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