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 4122560 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4124488 epoch_slot_no: 20488 block_no: 4122383 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-05 15:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e85b5340813eb8d457c0229dcc836fad1773d75a657e1f890b5a6615864efe3Block Operator
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