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 4120437 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4122365 epoch_slot_no: 18365 block_no: 4120260 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2614 time: 2020-05-05 03:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0ac515c6c16d21541593e75ce1ff3cc9b7cee3c211388fe3d0567151020280aBlock Operator
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