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 4113079 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4115007 epoch_slot_no: 11007 block_no: 4112902 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2207 time: 2020-05-03 10:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ce0ee3cf181e192d8216ff3b0f07b86432c32f0c0e562cadb565652ee22c6bfBlock Operator
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