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 4127169 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4129097 epoch_slot_no: 3497 block_no: 4126992 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2034 time: 2020-05-06 17:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e5651ecde6d1c9ffb0eb387d278c7c07524b0ff52a2d343e4583a905d84c87cBlock Operator
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