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 4123509 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4125437 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 4123332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5661 time: 2020-05-05 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21c497a0e2ca7cfb1156108754277b5a86e078591c1c13ee8ba2da72ab21c0e6Block Operator
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