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 4117418 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4119346 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 4117241 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-04 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63641d99d5f2b67c45ea6c1cc667ed1a59945d8c5756ac5781b0458784816aaeBlock Operator
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