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 4127246 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4129174 epoch_slot_no: 3574 block_no: 4127069 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3368 time: 2020-05-06 17:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadbb87dc86c8987e01bd79f7a074f74b9a1799cb8d3b00dd85817114aab9f535Block Operator
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