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 4115668 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4117596 epoch_slot_no: 13596 block_no: 4115491 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2325 time: 2020-05-04 01:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2969a525269d3b1a3cb14c475c8e2b3544f67abea9d1bb2304a4531f985961c4Block Operator
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