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 4119401 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4121329 epoch_slot_no: 17329 block_no: 4119224 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2410 time: 2020-05-04 22:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d35fbf92ad5ebeb8d8b4e2d4c20400583e2fa27a32e917bebe2dfd1e5045dc9Block Operator
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