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 4109083 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4111011 epoch_slot_no: 7011 block_no: 4108906 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2329 time: 2020-05-02 12:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a95c1755eb78635a67b07cb720810b41f481cb9a5e411e43b4cf19bc54b6a20Block Operator
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