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 4118559 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4120487 epoch_slot_no: 16487 block_no: 4118382 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1644 time: 2020-05-04 17:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e3c7ddc330c665e7ec29f3b0e33609fdc448ac3e845e9403ea50949e2b4b8bBlock Operator
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