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 4118829 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4120757 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 4118652 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5285 time: 2020-05-04 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f275274649e5622f97ebb7968cac8d593f0dbcc20eb2737f66e5caaf013d63dBlock Operator
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