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 4113608 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4115536 epoch_slot_no: 11536 block_no: 4113431 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2237 time: 2020-05-03 13:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa36b203794280d5b725d819c27da1b94524a30ee56c724d0d2882baeaef5b2ecBlock Operator
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