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 4111424 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4113352 epoch_slot_no: 9352 block_no: 4111247 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8650 time: 2020-05-03 01:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fd8b5d169de5a23610f0b34c14b02cd1933aade8937c24cc5ec7ae4c3fbdd2dBlock Operator
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