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 4107236 Details
Epoch: 190Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 4109164
epoch_slot_no: 5164
block_no: 4107059
slot_leader_id: 12
size: 6850
time: 2020-05-02 02:26:11
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5753a8414b846a57f24a6c58bef656e3420dd664ef49742cb5430468f8149115
Block Operator
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