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 4111887 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4113815 epoch_slot_no: 9815 block_no: 4111710 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3254 time: 2020-05-03 04:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5d6670d531a3436d60a6e4d1bfcc71e977d3117e25323a74e393298e754374dBlock Operator
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