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 4106404 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4108332 epoch_slot_no: 4332 block_no: 4106227 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1533 time: 2020-05-01 21:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x685a867b14394529a6d08ae77a3ef75eceb92b58bc780e9aee2ad64fb73f02a8Block Operator
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