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 4112709 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4114637 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4112532 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10928 time: 2020-05-03 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e98d3254e31cb48eb4cb9c8d83bce6672d32a4cf46703cf8f6e708a18c5f32Block Operator
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