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 4123254 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125182 epoch_slot_no: 21182 block_no: 4123077 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2020-05-05 19:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa680f4d0f67fca442f2e88ef5bdc19fe975cd73bbc6e66e03d8d52d81584ca87Block Operator
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