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 4111449 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4113377 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 4111272 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 15865 time: 2020-05-03 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeab4e17e6287faa24e91570ed24d361b0efd13e8298aa751c60a2b34344e344cBlock Operator
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