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 4111688 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4113616 epoch_slot_no: 9616 block_no: 4111511 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2020-05-03 03:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e763383adbe1ec73398d0c504725b23ea633f27f2d0188782864d3d192f85b2Block Operator
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