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 4106321 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4108249 epoch_slot_no: 4249 block_no: 4106144 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2507 time: 2020-05-01 21:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62acd77892c2ce7ad85d40c02ecbc9cfa80a7924a614f95e563179bec3adb961Block Operator
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