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 4108417 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4110345 epoch_slot_no: 6345 block_no: 4108240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1450 time: 2020-05-02 08:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e67004cf4db1dce4a966f1857a6769249b46645c2f65832c296ebe1a0a9b92Block Operator
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