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 4127649 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4129577 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 4127472 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2799 time: 2020-05-06 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x156fb136e6ab82fd0ed33b8199d65d9b5d566df3f4f9305e5f9a21dfe08d5fa5Block Operator
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