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 4116879 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4118807 epoch_slot_no: 14807 block_no: 4116702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2020-05-04 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5345cc0e1d10c246a4d10cc43d8ded98ea0d10ce0bd40e4baa088f7599b864a1Block Operator
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