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 4110112 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4112040 epoch_slot_no: 8040 block_no: 4109935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-05-02 18:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42810fa6eb28750f5f6572b98e8d80c99728c59a3b572bd7bb44089cb6a13c43Block Operator
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