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 4116849 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4118777 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 4116672 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10842 time: 2020-05-04 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd856d1a51f226d15f4f463df2768133314b4804650118a003f529fbe4b256685Block Operator
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