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 4120104 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4122032 epoch_slot_no: 18032 block_no: 4119927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2340 time: 2020-05-05 01:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f7c6cab0afc0cdf05f1c5e0909dc2cdec3360444c978141bc4328c29922f7eBlock Operator
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