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 4106866 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4108794 epoch_slot_no: 4794 block_no: 4106689 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3897 time: 2020-05-02 00:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x967bc496265433896d50fad678ac85f0e0264210310b614b0e3a6b2d721f43f7Block Operator
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