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 4121907 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4123835 epoch_slot_no: 19835 block_no: 4121730 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1527 time: 2020-05-05 11:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fa86bb5456b9815c0b1781f30c27443637f8b6f085d6b73bf04b9ab7288cd2eBlock Operator
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