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 4123842 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125770 epoch_slot_no: 170 block_no: 4123665 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2465 time: 2020-05-05 22:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cfc51edc0ffb5bfa1ab05d19c80aa96d7bf0c3b6b1f71d04ba026c84f73f927Block Operator
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