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 4117260 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4119188 epoch_slot_no: 15188 block_no: 4117083 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3783 time: 2020-05-04 10:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94497c0511c6bce8d5467d538d239c2e04940bd57d0792ac5a32884e6dc6724aBlock Operator
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