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 4115262 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4117190 epoch_slot_no: 13190 block_no: 4115085 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-03 23:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x303af1229b81d639d25a13387892314e9e1c2a6e1bfd2b310932ac2a5a1bcbdfBlock Operator
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