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 4117411 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4119339 epoch_slot_no: 15339 block_no: 4117234 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4238 time: 2020-05-04 10:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0793fead7955b22695533b0a6274c3c649f2b92447d534770e6c5d9c8581c58Block Operator
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