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 4123434 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125362 epoch_slot_no: 21362 block_no: 4123257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1970 time: 2020-05-05 20:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b32a565b5375893e1d1877ed2cbcf866c7704f52f0d58113b8d2dd692d06a91Block Operator
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