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 4121474 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4123402 epoch_slot_no: 19402 block_no: 4121297 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1243 time: 2020-05-05 09:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ea039f9abb882bcbb28c762b1a50dad4c672524b7268fed9d9bef967e9da18cBlock Operator
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