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 4118252 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4120180 epoch_slot_no: 16180 block_no: 4118075 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-05-04 15:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2440cb69fa41d6a7dc53d1892b4b27d2b4990602698e3d97bf769ac9ae9ebadeBlock Operator
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