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 4128357 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4130285 epoch_slot_no: 4685 block_no: 4128180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3906 time: 2020-05-06 23:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb298cb685396dfb86b717ee7e6f38ba23a5cab9a7f621691d03897ac98b055b6Block Operator
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