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 4118323 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4120251 epoch_slot_no: 16251 block_no: 4118146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-04 16:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d0cb2ba8af8296a4984e1b5f0efb1dac98df1dfe9ab7f8199bf66dfc5c54898Block Operator
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