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 4114689 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4116617 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 4114512 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4063 time: 2020-05-03 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x173e34df328f631d2195b4ca4a8a70b11d7889a8607a6dc02be3afeee7315bd6Block Operator
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