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 4122022 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4123950 epoch_slot_no: 19950 block_no: 4121845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4640 time: 2020-05-05 12:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f90893ce95029959e36678440d3611c1f013f78fa8a92fa2de8bb1a2d0fcce6Block Operator
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