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 4125309 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4127237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 4125132 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9668 time: 2020-05-06 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b816ab12f168420b768eecf6a0ae224f255f9cf7de6d748f0cb51e38110f32Block Operator
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