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 4108442 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4110370 epoch_slot_no: 6370 block_no: 4108265 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4353 time: 2020-05-02 09:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3041c29bb95c24217ab3b35ca60ca1128e4dfe6263ad75b53cb631c9d9ef1a4Block Operator
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