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 4121508 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4123436 epoch_slot_no: 19436 block_no: 4121331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1174 time: 2020-05-05 09:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe3c77faf242b4460218e0dbf3ad7f9725070028db53a0ad32063c022fe61eb1Block Operator
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