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 4107872 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4109800 epoch_slot_no: 5800 block_no: 4107695 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1778 time: 2020-05-02 05:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x881d35cb0b141176eeba269f485890a6375b9a3492434000af0690edb1223996Block Operator
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