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 4125249 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4127177 epoch_slot_no: 1577 block_no: 4125072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2581 time: 2020-05-06 06:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3dc6670682840fdbe025bba1d5e4341bfe49fb8140e5648819a7dcab477787cBlock Operator
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