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 4108182 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4110110 epoch_slot_no: 6110 block_no: 4108005 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2687 time: 2020-05-02 07:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5e201ad62e7fc31fc71cd5c4a24da144940f5b3ea007caca21aad0b66d4d58cBlock Operator
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