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 4115393 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4117321 epoch_slot_no: 13321 block_no: 4115216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4004 time: 2020-05-03 23:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6021c9fb8aa7e337adc6bb986574d64c3036b7ef6fbb08681fd654c367a958aBlock Operator
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