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 4113346 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4115274 epoch_slot_no: 11274 block_no: 4113169 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2020-05-03 12:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc23e293189e718fca4b33a3b730a166ed6ea5af4148e7ba143f7c03b790a7c09Block Operator
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