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 4120841 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4122769 epoch_slot_no: 18769 block_no: 4120664 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-05-05 06:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07bd5244d3306b6d830a39cf4d18301c7d2a49cddf6c28a38de982110982e9cfBlock Operator
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