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 4120563 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4122491 epoch_slot_no: 18491 block_no: 4120386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2823 time: 2020-05-05 04:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6c36a5ec5562cce3a40bdee3ca979d44b44c32eb9e17c2f7f41c3c6230852a4Block Operator
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