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 4121617 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4123545 epoch_slot_no: 19545 block_no: 4121440 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3362 time: 2020-05-05 10:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b28de4c5816062e2e4df6466c290a0ac4f8bdf45157839a06e1c52f987d02b2Block Operator
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