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 4119938 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4121866 epoch_slot_no: 17866 block_no: 4119761 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2020-05-05 01:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b69fd9c426dc7a8a66f9cbef58ad072931030d4d0cdc68faac1cc6140a8ed77Block Operator
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