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 4108606 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4110534 epoch_slot_no: 6534 block_no: 4108429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2700 time: 2020-05-02 10:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7d8afe198d1b7682c8d95a6758aa6a0a43cdb6482ba56a3f0829d9ad4a9bf5Block Operator
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