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 4109577 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4111505 epoch_slot_no: 7505 block_no: 4109400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-05-02 15:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x282b1e544c4b575a925f2f9de7f870842298331dbe375d9e62900bd17a80e41eBlock Operator
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