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 4123915 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125843 epoch_slot_no: 243 block_no: 4123738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3417 time: 2020-05-05 23:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb43eccf8ca1f00375115a249fbc945109561e6e3f628c78d817952be238e795fBlock Operator
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