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 4120284 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4122212 epoch_slot_no: 18212 block_no: 4120107 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2567 time: 2020-05-05 02:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e08ada2052844e426c47f0368241dd3c674d151fc9b4474c613b0e50c65fc2cBlock Operator
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