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 4124393 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4126321 epoch_slot_no: 721 block_no: 4124216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1942 time: 2020-05-06 01:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b62939a6639dbd39a5383ff4237632e32a413811b044aa29a861e57d01d5cefBlock Operator
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