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 4116305 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4118233 epoch_slot_no: 14233 block_no: 4116128 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-04 04:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1255762b1b30f391e63d652c78408c246d08f5645b5d03f6e14f2a8ef162461eBlock Operator
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