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 4106661 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4108589 epoch_slot_no: 4589 block_no: 4106484 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4091 time: 2020-05-01 23:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f7117f648261a65f00918e3f366c0f18e08bb6e430068e5e82f6a10d3e730dBlock Operator
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