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 4116956 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4118884 epoch_slot_no: 14884 block_no: 4116779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2464 time: 2020-05-04 08:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccee1313d32c315c7bbf97f2d454d4dc9f5f08641dced6a85781732995d1b0faBlock Operator
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