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 4113945 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4115873 epoch_slot_no: 11873 block_no: 4113768 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3071 time: 2020-05-03 15:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54b3dbb98de912301cd63305866a94d0744c3945e04d64b374dfa664343c11d5Block Operator
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