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 4108692 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4110620 epoch_slot_no: 6620 block_no: 4108515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1490 time: 2020-05-02 10:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf016ea6ef9977c14c2987da5078b6b51fa2339f58ee4b7552c6f395f5ce683bBlock Operator
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