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 4119370 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4121298 epoch_slot_no: 17298 block_no: 4119193 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5243 time: 2020-05-04 21:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a6bcb4d47c7392cc67c6c117b9cf38a03950df3ef0d4509d7699d7fdd37b9b2Block Operator
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