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 4126362 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4128290 epoch_slot_no: 2690 block_no: 4126185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-06 12:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68c29fba43ad8fe5346749f9935cc597a3536bd52b0f6114a0a9052d2ea1de2Block Operator
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