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 4111974 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4113902 epoch_slot_no: 9902 block_no: 4111797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1346 time: 2020-05-03 04:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6501f752a6fd04ce4275b26195671cc7ceba6fdfb9fd12ae7a40b9ce3ac7a29Block Operator
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