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 4115195 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4117123 epoch_slot_no: 13123 block_no: 4115018 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-05-03 22:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2987a810f51b3dab0a95e01a244f8533b13189ed63a972b406439726d90daa7eBlock Operator
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