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 4113963 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4115891 epoch_slot_no: 11891 block_no: 4113786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 960 time: 2020-05-03 15:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5786cd379a114fa124948ce0c50f13118fd8b1a24b7a96173e75d54142cf891Block Operator
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