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 4120126 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4122054 epoch_slot_no: 18054 block_no: 4119949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7846 time: 2020-05-05 02:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8d3b7f317be5c5783a42c489ce85ec89f54ac544dc0dbae4874c8ed4f9f9e2Block Operator
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