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 4119132 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4121060 epoch_slot_no: 17060 block_no: 4118955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2020-05-04 20:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ab3180fcc6926521316702f541a91c902561d7ef276d5a58c0a783e5b91b3cBlock Operator
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