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 4120501 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4122429 epoch_slot_no: 18429 block_no: 4120324 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-05-05 04:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33255e13143f5cb180ff845e3bdbe7cc2fe092912bb16306e7f972a30236d9a8Block Operator
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