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 4120260 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4122188 epoch_slot_no: 18188 block_no: 4120083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1178 time: 2020-05-05 02:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42735db6525d40c38f630f10d33e151fd8ab8707462c82c5c3d0b7dd5c2d72beBlock Operator
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