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 4124824 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4126752 epoch_slot_no: 1152 block_no: 4124647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1253 time: 2020-05-06 04:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f17a54338475c1b91fec71a80b9e7b7702a565312d33d24c315d0b6e71a8cafBlock Operator
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