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 4119961 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4121889 epoch_slot_no: 17889 block_no: 4119784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2478 time: 2020-05-05 01:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa58573f0aa420082cce11c492b3367e27f5ebf024c1b5bc403b6128e56a5cfddBlock Operator
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