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 4124842 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4126770 epoch_slot_no: 1170 block_no: 4124665 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-06 04:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6252357637f578eacdffa083a0290d7827eccd1f5fe97fe98d9672ebd4e17e20Block Operator
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