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 4111624 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4113552 epoch_slot_no: 9552 block_no: 4111447 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5507 time: 2020-05-03 02:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc49d14672518c9699adf8e1ef580fe8cfa6967cc57450bb9964e09b2215512e1Block Operator
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