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 4113511 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4115439 epoch_slot_no: 11439 block_no: 4113334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5567 time: 2020-05-03 13:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc927fe14b330934111eaae5ac2f91e8b5a0cdab16038873e885a9ec963485d6cBlock Operator
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