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 4119947 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4121875 epoch_slot_no: 17875 block_no: 4119770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7592 time: 2020-05-05 01:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x118656d8c3db736b3aca410743c59136f929abccac4b5bc7f5225e94d7d267f0Block Operator
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