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 4128349 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4130277 epoch_slot_no: 4677 block_no: 4128172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-06 23:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24de217fdd1dba98a98c294e94ccc9dc5a78c74631a03ad0f137e2e8568a27ecBlock Operator
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