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 4123962 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4125890 epoch_slot_no: 290 block_no: 4123785 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-05-05 23:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x749a0e58184a4861badd45d970ee39d6f9a1fa4c09c5c5e706614bd5e8864f47Block Operator
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