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 4106737 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4108665 epoch_slot_no: 4665 block_no: 4106560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2041 time: 2020-05-01 23:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c975d4deb705035ddb70e3f774fd0afcb350aecf1600ebb318ccd0e9f160d81Block Operator
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