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 4108683 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4110611 epoch_slot_no: 6611 block_no: 4108506 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1697 time: 2020-05-02 10:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8109a99213c857471926cdcc761da17294569df4c35a6a52d2acb8eee744a0d2Block Operator
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