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 4118012 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4119940 epoch_slot_no: 15940 block_no: 4117835 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3729 time: 2020-05-04 14:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x072889c4c56ea9b2cd744145f70e315ad58637efed36fb2d93e047e027e5f7b2Block Operator
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