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 4118289 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4120217 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4118112 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14717 time: 2020-05-04 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701516f7c34a0610a32ba73fa9d9f737d292dfa2e8fb7cc643f63582fd60f68dBlock Operator
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