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 4117451 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4119379 epoch_slot_no: 15379 block_no: 4117274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2267 time: 2020-05-04 11:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d47a08cdc372f80ca41f6f76b8028001f91c826aa802427d6c8773c37ff8e57Block Operator
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