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 4116684 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4118612 epoch_slot_no: 14612 block_no: 4116507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 872 time: 2020-05-04 06:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe089fd71d3527e484fc93db396188d292be3cf5c3f3522334345acc500054db7Block Operator
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