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 4114576 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4116504 epoch_slot_no: 12504 block_no: 4114399 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1121 time: 2020-05-03 19:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x782e2efb22554bebca80fc46a66a48a8c271ea931f5aa3182cd3e53a1a81f87fBlock Operator
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