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 4116063 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4117991 epoch_slot_no: 13991 block_no: 4115886 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1959 time: 2020-05-04 03:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc3a7e0283bea0cd9b5dbc1458c48aff0183e6fc590b885ec93510321b3d1f6Block Operator
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