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 4122668 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4124596 epoch_slot_no: 20596 block_no: 4122491 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1648 time: 2020-05-05 16:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3228a5c7982480b75fa7ad128f630cb9d5b46fb1ea4ce31e1fd6f2d1cfc1738eBlock Operator
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