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 4112815 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4114743 epoch_slot_no: 10743 block_no: 4112638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1137 time: 2020-05-03 09:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcccce95bdba4a6f2fe8d3ac4d639e362a071313c0e9c33a9c9877edad4beeb1Block Operator
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