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 4116122 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4118050 epoch_slot_no: 14050 block_no: 4115945 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-04 03:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ce41e63f12f4817fb5c54cbab7ea8259fcc9a345519b76ac7451e570dcea15cBlock Operator
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