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 4109534 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4111462 epoch_slot_no: 7462 block_no: 4109357 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-02 15:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0974f3dd256d32d9eac1e2e576b9f20b4704f936c939bb3a95f4aecb5b2d68c7Block Operator
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