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 4113303 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4115231 epoch_slot_no: 11231 block_no: 4113126 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3187 time: 2020-05-03 12:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee48187673836f00eb0449484664a32be69e0714e19b6adbb871665294af38c9Block Operator
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