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 4113965 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4115893 epoch_slot_no: 11893 block_no: 4113788 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2686 time: 2020-05-03 15:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79bf3aefe20c978c90582f669718e1e9d0bf4d94bd355ebfa7ccfc3a746bb2edBlock Operator
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