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 4113873 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4115801 epoch_slot_no: 11801 block_no: 4113696 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2292 time: 2020-05-03 15:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfee0c558df7406bd15d5e50d8b1b7b83a2130960a234bb42a4d0572a223ef886Block Operator
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