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 4116988 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4118916 epoch_slot_no: 14916 block_no: 4116811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2259 time: 2020-05-04 08:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6a0c9e277b14ccb05a14f0329d60fbc5ce5ec94cc2721e3851a13ec3f38d47bBlock Operator
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