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 4106679 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4108607 epoch_slot_no: 4607 block_no: 4106502 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4701 time: 2020-05-01 23:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96698a9f4b0fbed7b4a6d450e883a5045f641b9e005ea299968fdf43f4b1d2cfBlock Operator
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