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 4118834 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4120762 epoch_slot_no: 16762 block_no: 4118657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-04 18:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65943cb056f8ba6022944aa9ac713a6641f3ff43f67af7194fd16e732ced7254Block Operator
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