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 4117751 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4119679 epoch_slot_no: 15679 block_no: 4117574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-05-04 12:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d0fe8837d47c58eb069b2bf3bdd37c3518e8dc30277249d4db6f3b07fca5f7bBlock Operator
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