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 4120296 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4122224 epoch_slot_no: 18224 block_no: 4120119 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7072 time: 2020-05-05 02:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57456a69fb8e61be97a84146f55c32b41a768c1bf1fdb9d062ba215ecb5b0215Block Operator
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