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 4118076 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4120004 epoch_slot_no: 16004 block_no: 4117899 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2797 time: 2020-05-04 14:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x315cf364a611b6bca997086a0d66c8b236d9b03cf726ec4ced5660c9a2fcb09eBlock Operator
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