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 4117916 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4119844 epoch_slot_no: 15844 block_no: 4117739 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2649 time: 2020-05-04 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07be8636b8d8596da1f6d5e4aed362f9f105f37269fc23dfff6287331fe082b7Block Operator
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