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 4120505 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4122433 epoch_slot_no: 18433 block_no: 4120328 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2336 time: 2020-05-05 04:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4bb0f63f729cee675644b3e0d439ec4fe7cb755ea68a500fe3d35204059da0Block Operator
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