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 4118197 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4120125 epoch_slot_no: 16125 block_no: 4118020 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3095 time: 2020-05-04 15:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b23d3cf0e682745d0b160be5a29b44294bf934332897da9d540e8f73172ee19Block Operator
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