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 4124790 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4126718 epoch_slot_no: 1118 block_no: 4124613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7036 time: 2020-05-06 03:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa63ddafdf83c1a23e14c30cc916b994e7c8b8ff8de53bed28e6f99289f79946aBlock Operator
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