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 4107159 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4109087 epoch_slot_no: 5087 block_no: 4106982 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5522 time: 2020-05-02 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd3ccb6bb774ec2f4496a879de7b641621c2d4ecb5bf86f86dc2cbe9f0d11f29Block Operator
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