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 4114809 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4116737 epoch_slot_no: 12737 block_no: 4114632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1313 time: 2020-05-03 20:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3339b8e1dcb59e27dffb4bd04a681ef9c8f79bbb560bad1acc7fec4a87e90d9fBlock Operator
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