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 4120916 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4122844 epoch_slot_no: 18844 block_no: 4120739 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2387 time: 2020-05-05 06:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ce41b36213a2ca540cd4188ca56b3c13e76bb0fc78bd64e8b284789424de810Block Operator
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