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 4123354 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125282 epoch_slot_no: 21282 block_no: 4123177 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2618 time: 2020-05-05 19:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4322cfe15803ddc9c02abbd65d7d6ab099a83d91ad9d482ba15b29db3c447dceBlock Operator
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