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 4117509 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4119437 epoch_slot_no: 15437 block_no: 4117332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-04 11:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1be76dc2a4f416dd236818bc6f9cbfa2d927341adec0b520b3273ef5a503e5Block Operator
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