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 4118146 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4120074 epoch_slot_no: 16074 block_no: 4117969 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-05-04 15:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d737ed013e774ccdf7366502986d59080cd76f543446ebe2f3e53904e0dc9b2Block Operator
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