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 4113519 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4115447 epoch_slot_no: 11447 block_no: 4113342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2316 time: 2020-05-03 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14695cbabab7dcdb758dc89466c4e09060a2d329a2d23a467e097c87ab844d1Block Operator
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