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 4120194 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4122122 epoch_slot_no: 18122 block_no: 4120017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1457 time: 2020-05-05 02:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbddc8a4b82b937d383ccfab13da1b14d8a971ce08cd1fd4387424de2d6c8fc4fBlock Operator
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