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 4123291 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4125219 epoch_slot_no: 21219 block_no: 4123114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1740 time: 2020-05-05 19:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x759fe40d9bbe03b1b716b9f0960285c6a23ba1e9b9dc8ca2036fededa9843b2bBlock Operator
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