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 4126176 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4128104 epoch_slot_no: 2504 block_no: 4125999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2467 time: 2020-05-06 11:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5df062b814c9de87458621cdcc16710ccd7d7e05a24f6e2dfa55a1a0c50724e9Block Operator
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