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 4113959 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4115887 epoch_slot_no: 11887 block_no: 4113782 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2020-05-03 15:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a3582df4982e44f535543c8c7eb7dd09ccde1158d57fb93ff08f4741125f8beBlock Operator
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