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 4128137 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4130065 epoch_slot_no: 4465 block_no: 4127960 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-05-06 22:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325d23d16785706489a84ea89bf7e3b7c67e603e0760ce29c56f3fb9e40f91abBlock Operator
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