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 4112682 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4114610 epoch_slot_no: 10610 block_no: 4112505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2929 time: 2020-05-03 08:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaed44d1f170c4a60c42a2967eaf94534a7e1a37b330344352326a39391c5b721Block Operator
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