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 4117293 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4119221 epoch_slot_no: 15221 block_no: 4117116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2009 time: 2020-05-04 10:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca01451f0fa11470f23dc46c6bdbaa11a90f2dfae19caac9cc1f089b6979867cBlock Operator
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