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 4113939 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4115867 epoch_slot_no: 11867 block_no: 4113762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4546 time: 2020-05-03 15:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfeef9ba5dade170bcedf396b3708689de6317643affd6e4afa5d5bc545065a0bBlock Operator
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