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 4123786 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125714 epoch_slot_no: 114 block_no: 4123609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1314 time: 2020-05-05 22:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd05ed699d55d9e44f11630870344c4c66eebc25a41d6f8ef0c828473ee3cf610Block Operator
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