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 4112782 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4114710 epoch_slot_no: 10710 block_no: 4112605 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3911 time: 2020-05-03 09:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5382e8212b2a7baa5362b5a458eb1f243b0689f04b5162ce798bb87ced2086bBlock Operator
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