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 4112569 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4114497 epoch_slot_no: 10497 block_no: 4112392 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 956 time: 2020-05-03 08:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a4884eac3c5065683a4ba8fb058289f30e72b384601e5b51432e70183e568aeBlock Operator
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