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 4123934 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125862 epoch_slot_no: 262 block_no: 4123757 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2750 time: 2020-05-05 23:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1254a65bcdd68f94301404ad48f218df4e3934975f6e7a4cef76a642bd6fb360Block Operator
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