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 4121761 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4123689 epoch_slot_no: 19689 block_no: 4121584 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2754 time: 2020-05-05 11:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f9a391c944260e545cf9f1c4223ced2d86c494b83716ed762c61d583a8fd83Block Operator
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