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 4116964 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4118892 epoch_slot_no: 14892 block_no: 4116787 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3664 time: 2020-05-04 08:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea1a4d1bbcdc7dec5ed5f1756352d56ac50d6efa7750df2decf5d996a41f358Block Operator
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