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 4107318 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4109246 epoch_slot_no: 5246 block_no: 4107141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4826 time: 2020-05-02 02:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a33b4152962b5526c79f0f9f63627db9e6553a0b13de29d131c12ace7a56c5aBlock Operator
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