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 4114948 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4116876 epoch_slot_no: 12876 block_no: 4114771 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1862 time: 2020-05-03 21:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fae71ce58d51c76deff5a54ff07f9b9aa1fc4e60cf8266c2fdddcddf0abb1f0Block Operator
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