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 4118565 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4120493 epoch_slot_no: 16493 block_no: 4118388 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1249 time: 2020-05-04 17:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2136f4f2f9dfc293915f243a46047a151c4354e3da6c756de3cb4921243e0626Block Operator
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