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 4113977 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4115905 epoch_slot_no: 11905 block_no: 4113800 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2487 time: 2020-05-03 15:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa256aa8f91843e718dd9522bb4b7919920128cdd97102a74a4aa7c8f593fd5cdBlock Operator
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