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 4115788 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4117716 epoch_slot_no: 13716 block_no: 4115611 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7835 time: 2020-05-04 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x345b8ba7cba1d941e2526e42aad6d9db3b783f4f2f825ff364225b8e8e2edfbeBlock Operator
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