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 4113421 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4115349 epoch_slot_no: 11349 block_no: 4113244 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6346 time: 2020-05-03 12:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x812fa2d5caee0467806e9b2413d876d4579664708480c8582052bef9ffb47c17Block Operator
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