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 4120643 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4122571 epoch_slot_no: 18571 block_no: 4120466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3281 time: 2020-05-05 04:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8804c551b8c2f8eae88fa7f48ddc1e89107e0cdc54ccc6b8f104d3d4a69067d6Block Operator
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