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 4118490 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4120418 epoch_slot_no: 16418 block_no: 4118313 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4129 time: 2020-05-04 16:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6293c5e79ee08ce155d531da02e16ff6c738d6fedd1b12a03ad626bee9017c08Block Operator
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