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 4117389 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4119317 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 4117212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9293 time: 2020-05-04 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe07f67e33af2dc0ebd56bb08cd9cfc38314101d9e07d322e0e57d278764f8f97Block Operator
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