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 4107285 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4109213 epoch_slot_no: 5213 block_no: 4107108 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6394 time: 2020-05-02 02:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb193748de3234feadb28689d5b2a217c7b635a3d084837cdd4f37277889abfdfBlock Operator
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