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 4118220 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4120148 epoch_slot_no: 16148 block_no: 4118043 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2789 time: 2020-05-04 15:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabf7de94b6256daadfab6b2bf43352980084ac7dbed62463d99da75df65c6992Block Operator
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