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 4116845 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4118773 epoch_slot_no: 14773 block_no: 4116668 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3048 time: 2020-05-04 07:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2abcd6b3a644dcd9a94caf9ff5fb00e20377f9c06eac914f4785cd1c3f0cb28eBlock Operator
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