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 4123338 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125266 epoch_slot_no: 21266 block_no: 4123161 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2020-05-05 19:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x496f3a740e5e76c59d1861caa6dfd66ced915596c211a80e0652d855089656f3Block Operator
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