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 4111248 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4113176 epoch_slot_no: 9176 block_no: 4111071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6490 time: 2020-05-03 00:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f636dd60076b22e0f38a1e7d79f8a051e6695a42fd8636acdb9f33675c79271Block Operator
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