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 4120989 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4122917 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 4120812 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12365 time: 2020-05-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc82848df52184ab70fb8755e8b4fb55c2e4d2b9edf0c18b809d937f1684d272Block Operator
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