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 4119630 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4121558 epoch_slot_no: 17558 block_no: 4119453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3214 time: 2020-05-04 23:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f448b870a302edaaba95a3bd2ca0b7b34dc98843a4e53cb82f8bca842e940e7Block Operator
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