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 4119939 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4121867 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 4119762 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7858 time: 2020-05-05 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04257c6628c1da1dda365901cf42a7397e8ea604fe5d73b6609814a2318b1c86Block Operator
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