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 4113354 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4115282 epoch_slot_no: 11282 block_no: 4113177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1859 time: 2020-05-03 12:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc358cb0df37dea30d4e9d97ef9f8827fe7c1cbcae88860db6cd130ed8895a6eBlock Operator
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