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 4126317 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4128245 epoch_slot_no: 2645 block_no: 4126140 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2518 time: 2020-05-06 12:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae20acb7cde63e0ea0994a2a19b6fbc5ea3da10313c34ae1d1a268993ae8975Block Operator
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