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 4108671 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4110599 epoch_slot_no: 6599 block_no: 4108494 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 974 time: 2020-05-02 10:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba871c297429b10357d6226579f049d06a4c968a714e12c3c69a762d6be4feb6Block Operator
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