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 4124248 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4126176 epoch_slot_no: 576 block_no: 4124071 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2822 time: 2020-05-06 00:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x880f8a6ae2a00639471bf9fcc663843a0ea57668f78bcd9dea285cbb16110a05Block Operator
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