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 4118442 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4120370 epoch_slot_no: 16370 block_no: 4118265 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3680 time: 2020-05-04 16:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd01bbc8bd55654723196d7c1e19179eff7b298f909d781d1fa0b14c13a03cf85Block Operator
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