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 4113495 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4115423 epoch_slot_no: 11423 block_no: 4113318 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3069 time: 2020-05-03 13:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad2c1c8e0f1d22285a187eef57d03f43e1fe88573f1e21f68d6ef12a360bceaeBlock Operator
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