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 4124451 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4126379 epoch_slot_no: 779 block_no: 4124274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2077 time: 2020-05-06 02:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1034babe64b1e3b32817945c04f8e08c271635657732bcc3cbc0c714cb8b31f9Block Operator
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