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 4119977 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4121905 epoch_slot_no: 17905 block_no: 4119800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5835 time: 2020-05-05 01:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f34723c7172679b73ae7b0c3adaa4388155c3cb5dc393c4c44dd007e5556f84Block Operator
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