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 4123513 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125441 epoch_slot_no: 21441 block_no: 4123336 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1847 time: 2020-05-05 20:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3b0487b72a845cc7d099c698386a816a9a3c28849fbf4a92c1cafc65737490Block Operator
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