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 4111198 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4113126 epoch_slot_no: 9126 block_no: 4111021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1325 time: 2020-05-03 00:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a801a3f7f7fa91f1ff6dc9af7ead2b9fc776b9955d35ba9cdb2e7568e71813aBlock Operator
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