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 4109578 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4111506 epoch_slot_no: 7506 block_no: 4109401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2563 time: 2020-05-02 15:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe06314934a4e087776587242e3e0ac517e194a9261f22ea6719843e1fbf1cbfaBlock Operator
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