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 4122064 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4123992 epoch_slot_no: 19992 block_no: 4121887 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2229 time: 2020-05-05 12:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4ba5cc3540f7f86932344a2c48bb7f52aa07021c83f5a4579d6b9309fdfe80eBlock Operator
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