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 4120114 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4122042 epoch_slot_no: 18042 block_no: 4119937 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7623 time: 2020-05-05 01:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af30fb88e4cbd5b0afb7f6bca87946e3685543f14bf92861b766954d76ff8a8Block Operator
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