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 4117001 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4118929 epoch_slot_no: 14929 block_no: 4116824 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1450 time: 2020-05-04 08:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e4e8af7e37613ffe2386d31d327d4f70e8d70501242abc1e785e6a3c52eb2bBlock Operator
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