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 4117276 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4119204 epoch_slot_no: 15204 block_no: 4117099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2234 time: 2020-05-04 10:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea891e3d9c0cf6763628f7ce5aa89abe95213594e9a6416aaae44f925a9dac7fBlock Operator
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