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 4116309 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4118237 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 4116132 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14179 time: 2020-05-04 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde607c3c73148e3f80fc65763b039b9524b5f73cc5d4d1933987fda45b79706aBlock Operator
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