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 4114666 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4116594 epoch_slot_no: 12594 block_no: 4114489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2200 time: 2020-05-03 19:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4290a73817cbedd3678a8bcd4d4f9ac639918a28d15d1fd53fac07b348921e74Block Operator
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