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 4108829 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4110757 epoch_slot_no: 6757 block_no: 4108652 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1283 time: 2020-05-02 11:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1bd9072a4b8ec64884dad1bb43164c2c3e8c8906bd10f732941f4524683abdBlock Operator
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