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 4121269 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4123197 epoch_slot_no: 19197 block_no: 4121092 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1862 time: 2020-05-05 08:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76ef680e469e37276dfcb6306a41b1aeafc61a5122388e73a5fa37ecdb3e8c44Block Operator
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