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 4116639 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4118567 epoch_slot_no: 14567 block_no: 4116462 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2020-05-04 06:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d2ee31bfa5521f48cbac9991a789079a79a821b2c49f99ec4d616c9fffbd09cBlock Operator
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