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 4109944 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4111872 epoch_slot_no: 7872 block_no: 4109767 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2267 time: 2020-05-02 17:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ee844b06702712b6d960f73ab98cdac7b75d1cb8b27e5cad7f4e866471c6f6cBlock Operator
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