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 4111404 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4113332 epoch_slot_no: 9332 block_no: 4111227 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1287 time: 2020-05-03 01:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc463eed341096f2caea1287c58483c783965922f5d64a9547d38b490f81e08fbBlock Operator
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