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 4115686 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4117614 epoch_slot_no: 13614 block_no: 4115509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3891 time: 2020-05-04 01:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69a14987482b1296a2c45eddd31fe5ed4970b3460c2a510eab31999d77b8f984Block Operator
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