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 4113609 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4115537 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 4113432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11878 time: 2020-05-03 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0c9bdf979a9fe4d13a38cb411bc2f9191624971e9c5ef0af92f6de659a22c7fBlock Operator
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