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 4111577 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4113505 epoch_slot_no: 9505 block_no: 4111400 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5806 time: 2020-05-03 02:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfadfeff8ce55527b0d7d65e36160c51435fba2ff262ffb3d28b1fbbe2e098e6dBlock Operator
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