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 4124258 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4126186 epoch_slot_no: 586 block_no: 4124081 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2395 time: 2020-05-06 01:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72f3e27a7fc0b443d4e3ee57608ab1142ff75a3a1ebe6f476cad9b109e9a97d0Block Operator
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