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 4116299 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4118227 epoch_slot_no: 14227 block_no: 4116122 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-05-04 04:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7414f34cc050edc4af2ffe5865d5ae41683a136f1964703b3c25f08ba8ceeebdBlock Operator
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