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 4124811 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4126739 epoch_slot_no: 1139 block_no: 4124634 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7567 time: 2020-05-06 04:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf193074530b1cb90d31cc97b5a697dd1742e3bc3df1cd2be7702e454370023bBlock Operator
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