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 4116992 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4118920 epoch_slot_no: 14920 block_no: 4116815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1290 time: 2020-05-04 08:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x608b94fd1aea2f863ea20f09c158c5de0e4d4918508efbb80650df19ea0b3c40Block Operator
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