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 4123869 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4125797 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 4123692 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5273 time: 2020-05-05 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7b751c04426035c6386b5e752970b4c4a211bdf6d1325962b70bb00870cd167Block Operator
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