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 4123149 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4125077 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 4122972 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3334 time: 2020-05-05 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96581e17424f65dd40c402c6598d6a48afaa2ad4552f67f32d772f3583a585fdBlock Operator
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