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 4124689 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4126617 epoch_slot_no: 1017 block_no: 4124512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7907 time: 2020-05-06 03:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2abc740cfff3b32e576df0d2c87746a03f71befb7a0ecc9304a28a8e6e87a068Block Operator
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