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 4122941 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4124869 epoch_slot_no: 20869 block_no: 4122764 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1535 time: 2020-05-05 17:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x703b7f4238d27382e4680599e74b575f190cb3e89dd4b9e5354b6aed83f6abf9Block Operator
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