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 4111472 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4113400 epoch_slot_no: 9400 block_no: 4111295 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7191 time: 2020-05-03 01:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba89f811e99380bcad41d463acc21419992f4f431522ace9f1139fec0f1129afBlock Operator
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