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 4109060 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4110988 epoch_slot_no: 6988 block_no: 4108883 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1685 time: 2020-05-02 12:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b0fa70054426667bc4677702fbeca2938ead4acd80361f1658eb5eee275ba9Block Operator
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