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 4120403 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4122331 epoch_slot_no: 18331 block_no: 4120226 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2657 time: 2020-05-05 03:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fb89336089380856514ac6fd0b3ed31417fcea8204d2e33f40126bf54c1c569Block Operator
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