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 4117929 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4119857 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 4117752 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7493 time: 2020-05-04 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4d4f09d6c21d087822f60978ed55aa131739e6d319b2dc3fadd7c97d831adbeBlock Operator
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