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 4116699 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4118627 epoch_slot_no: 14627 block_no: 4116522 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2400 time: 2020-05-04 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dadae2cfb85a3ce927c410d6cabaeb196a6a9ec74bcc660a35dd0698757e677Block Operator
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