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 4117850 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4119778 epoch_slot_no: 15778 block_no: 4117673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3404 time: 2020-05-04 13:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c147068896737b657a51534f700c3c94d683cef0861f10d5ee8a9f2a1be302eBlock Operator
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