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 4124713 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4126641 epoch_slot_no: 1041 block_no: 4124536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7617 time: 2020-05-06 03:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3db875d777b4037d2583e8dcf0401de9bc665e47924a86e52aefef561d81ba8Block Operator
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