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 4118236 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4120164 epoch_slot_no: 16164 block_no: 4118059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3413 time: 2020-05-04 15:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed8b25c21ee4b23a2bf0d344b6fd4e5c222ffa881543745ff7e08aabad8b906Block Operator
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