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 4112919 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4114847 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 4112742 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2435 time: 2020-05-03 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919c9912048c075906486ed71e7df248d9e190aeec3fa9bb95a23ad6f9cc8a4dBlock Operator
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