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 4107323 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4109251 epoch_slot_no: 5251 block_no: 4107146 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1720 time: 2020-05-02 02:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b477de44a6cd3e1e387e7210b6ef16337098ba675d7897519393780dc1995f6Block Operator
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