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 4111362 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4113290 epoch_slot_no: 9290 block_no: 4111185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6957 time: 2020-05-03 01:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105dcfca8bdde3176aca1f9ccab25aabf72a08551c77af8738d6cbca96cd8be0Block Operator
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