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 4107739 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4109667 epoch_slot_no: 5667 block_no: 4107562 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2709 time: 2020-05-02 05:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17115628e00be843469db7ecd5dacccd03ed48e0630432e87d586b4069ece345Block Operator
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