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 4123851 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125779 epoch_slot_no: 179 block_no: 4123674 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2631 time: 2020-05-05 22:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e048a94a774e91ad73f3b4fa75cff457dd4e869d7a82d5d4058f6d1a55e255Block Operator
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