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 4115542 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4117470 epoch_slot_no: 13470 block_no: 4115365 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1452 time: 2020-05-04 00:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14fec08197612b6ff6c9df1b86b924a58a7785c0ee6919f8806a91dd9b7aa966Block Operator
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