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 4112523 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4114451 epoch_slot_no: 10451 block_no: 4112346 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-05-03 07:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf01ed9e1470225a313ef356c5a9ff20391b659ce5ded2c118d158f1b135444c9Block Operator
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