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 4109147 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4111075 epoch_slot_no: 7075 block_no: 4108970 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2211 time: 2020-05-02 13:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a4e1bd6142b1f323a76c4f1aaff479b99adb85ca90b00b3df9dcf24eafc638cBlock Operator
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