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 4122039 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4123967 epoch_slot_no: 19967 block_no: 4121862 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1224 time: 2020-05-05 12:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99873bf5a25778c0f9205461cb219a75a0d8d33d78ad34d74f3232aa7945a1edBlock Operator
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