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 4115845 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4117773 epoch_slot_no: 13773 block_no: 4115668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7176 time: 2020-05-04 02:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7dd60a43055b616241a11aa4257183ffa243b90fa744c8ea560fcc6bb4e5eb2Block Operator
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