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 4117646 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4119574 epoch_slot_no: 15574 block_no: 4117469 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2020-05-04 12:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7265e92fcccb4f6b742e4bc2ee2d5cb4735ccdb7dbd89a229ab0b4160ce5d4c6Block Operator
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