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 4114977 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4116905 epoch_slot_no: 12905 block_no: 4114800 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-05-03 21:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9ac315188c52f9ddc87a6347b32b799bf9160d62bbc5631bda0b99afcc1928Block Operator
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