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 4128112 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4130040 epoch_slot_no: 4440 block_no: 4127935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-05-06 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03626d8ae8f7b2407a2612846ddcc18a656792c270ebc7d1e08a9ebe52aaa1d1Block Operator
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