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 4126556 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4128484 epoch_slot_no: 2884 block_no: 4126379 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2345 time: 2020-05-06 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e9aa87e6fc9ce4cc1cff4674f903ad4680ce28fc0360b5d2c94b2f2d73c806Block Operator
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