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 4108656 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4110584 epoch_slot_no: 6584 block_no: 4108479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-05-02 10:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc08fc4729f09b6bb88fa742163e45d9724c949b5dff4847a7f72b3c033d7ce5Block Operator
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