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 4107304 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4109232 epoch_slot_no: 5232 block_no: 4107127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 925 time: 2020-05-02 02:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe883a82315184c8abbfc83f69cb435af296cc6494cf68c14d58c0496c1317eeBlock Operator
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