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 4108297 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4110225 epoch_slot_no: 6225 block_no: 4108120 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2196 time: 2020-05-02 08:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50cb2c58cf43690e2d8f29fc4ae2c53b3c16667a2043d5eb9122a4a382dc4182Block Operator
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