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 4120186 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4122114 epoch_slot_no: 18114 block_no: 4120009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7879 time: 2020-05-05 02:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20d97a9a30913d10e3107a76a98b78f443ee35d2450585c7e8980fe4e634bcbaBlock Operator
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