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 4118326 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4120254 epoch_slot_no: 16254 block_no: 4118149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2601 time: 2020-05-04 16:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62921a010f90a3ab905036d920c07cf2394c0edad62b1d7df77ebc2cc39d378bBlock Operator
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