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 4115588 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4117516 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 4115411 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3315 time: 2020-05-04 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3d54a1f34f1177c5cb67f706a77b0e25c4e9f8f99b5006645badd8e77a9cdcBlock Operator
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