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 4121301 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4123229 epoch_slot_no: 19229 block_no: 4121124 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1626 time: 2020-05-05 08:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02eca9d280c5d690dab9e3d0943ee72b886cb87b3bebfdc659211ef07d04318eBlock Operator
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