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 4107854 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4109782 epoch_slot_no: 5782 block_no: 4107677 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2705 time: 2020-05-02 05:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77437d5f78c51af8ef199469b8581b4f25cf0646ee4441f21447f3a3fe1069cfBlock Operator
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