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 4112486 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4114414 epoch_slot_no: 10414 block_no: 4112309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-05-03 07:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6bf39a987e5f07c33af05b6058a1fc2c7c1e149e15022a7626e400c3f6a9236Block Operator
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