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 4118331 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4120259 epoch_slot_no: 16259 block_no: 4118154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1899 time: 2020-05-04 16:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x567cb813ef412597e8cd8b9e9ef38d98e5344e7801a22a35656e41fa35b45fa6Block Operator
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