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 4108389 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4110317 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 4108212 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9309 time: 2020-05-02 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd55b3e6f62c5b22d4610a3a5b7127c15594ea7a831c1222e1d6ca2ca63eff95Block Operator
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