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 4120061 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4121989 epoch_slot_no: 17989 block_no: 4119884 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7678 time: 2020-05-05 01:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x473ca892a422b588628dfbef115fa572da4993772e2a2ba7083b4450fb0c8f05Block Operator
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