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 4120032 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4121960 epoch_slot_no: 17960 block_no: 4119855 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2994 time: 2020-05-05 01:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fbfe2d345c0fad8d206f103da08a15d3ee70bfe6e0ec1fef7efccdadeb98ebbBlock Operator
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