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 4113656 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4115584 epoch_slot_no: 11584 block_no: 4113479 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6276 time: 2020-05-03 14:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b34e13911a3153ee099105f8ec0a8f9473db9f6db955e06090004a513a7094aBlock Operator
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