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 4111601 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4113529 epoch_slot_no: 9529 block_no: 4111424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5493 time: 2020-05-03 02:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea1f369b9a8bee791b0013f15f701e2d7c0372de010179ee5f808fcd0033b50Block Operator
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