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 4124041 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4125969 epoch_slot_no: 369 block_no: 4123864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2676 time: 2020-05-05 23:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93dc096514e471a68ad11f4932d79718919540719a1cff2333e54e41ba920aa9Block Operator
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