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 4111334 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4113262 epoch_slot_no: 9262 block_no: 4111157 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7121 time: 2020-05-03 01:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e60431028ede0d7140581dc4cbd0c375806553b545bc7cfb33a7a97053418ddBlock Operator
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