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 4113752 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4115680 epoch_slot_no: 11680 block_no: 4113575 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3781 time: 2020-05-03 14:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869de7b18c67bf7762df0900a24d3b544cbe3e16b8ac2fd821789b15a94e753cBlock Operator
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