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 4108593 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4110521 epoch_slot_no: 6521 block_no: 4108416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1467 time: 2020-05-02 09:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe42466cab111cd757765ae63b726c42f768d7c65b05b7aadededcf2e325939bdBlock Operator
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