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 4118005 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4119933 epoch_slot_no: 15933 block_no: 4117828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2443 time: 2020-05-04 14:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa017893d01f054dea64ba881b5729b2d35a49d00e9ccb6e524a094f4a9081622Block Operator
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