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 4123386 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125314 epoch_slot_no: 21314 block_no: 4123209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2259 time: 2020-05-05 20:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d017f2866be4e5516a5f02c2171c3c2e867f4a16c663e8213c6ef1f5aa3901Block Operator
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