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 4123418 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125346 epoch_slot_no: 21346 block_no: 4123241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-05 20:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc87c8943539d87c623029f8c0a03b386eb8f98df0312f1f3cf6e7692f4b01f6Block Operator
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