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 4118680 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4120608 epoch_slot_no: 16608 block_no: 4118503 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3295 time: 2020-05-04 18:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f6e597ef0e797c3ebfab35ab8d976024c6d33f627f4ac9144c53a26f81827eBlock Operator
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