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 4126704 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4128632 epoch_slot_no: 3032 block_no: 4126527 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-06 14:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8586aab009bbd2e3d5c0de0c7936eb9400a767cc7fe8992279efd6a267e4cf04Block Operator
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