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 4110678 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4112606 epoch_slot_no: 8606 block_no: 4110501 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1656 time: 2020-05-02 21:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c9d810074455d1095fb0e6a9968877c572f3a6d7d84785560c311e1e6e8290bBlock Operator
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