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 4113098 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4115026 epoch_slot_no: 11026 block_no: 4112921 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-05-03 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddb2a02a3b885f6a3a36cb33e4f13056f3b9d2fdf57302d825b63c65315ed0b1Block Operator
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