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 4115684 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4117612 epoch_slot_no: 13612 block_no: 4115507 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3138 time: 2020-05-04 01:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe293064a916363bb5d3a3d5a4c0393daacac835c67cd8656200400d835d0a38dBlock Operator
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