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 4109243 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4111171 epoch_slot_no: 7171 block_no: 4109066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4827 time: 2020-05-02 13:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7861725abc473d50f24861f579b01aea80ccdfe2ce8dcd2ec4e8c46a91aab67Block Operator
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