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 4127794 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4129722 epoch_slot_no: 4122 block_no: 4127617 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-06 20:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc98723cca2526c0904d590abf0ce26c441f0dc63045c8ab2d03fdf0266f0e4feBlock Operator
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