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 4124241 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4126169 epoch_slot_no: 569 block_no: 4124064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1727 time: 2020-05-06 00:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0825ef61e16c621a19406d9d1d993bf5c2a47bc59348555b57b3abb1eb315da2Block Operator
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