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 4111450 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4113378 epoch_slot_no: 9378 block_no: 4111273 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4102 time: 2020-05-03 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6d707ddf20cdaf374a193d03094d36a6746df288744cecb3056124f28aa9ab1Block Operator
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