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 4118948 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4120876 epoch_slot_no: 16876 block_no: 4118771 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-04 19:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a0427ea6ad12ce978d583f7344484507c4dbc3354ad0f44508489c075e48f1aBlock Operator
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