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 4119880 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4121808 epoch_slot_no: 17808 block_no: 4119703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1691 time: 2020-05-05 00:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x500aeb6eb17fc868395b6fbc8fef8c2dc8f3b72e9edd160dd839d938f9cf9ca7Block Operator
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