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 4128565 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4130493 epoch_slot_no: 4893 block_no: 4128388 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2143 time: 2020-05-07 00:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe4bea24265de488281cb4a3d7fc3440314a3ebd2a7f124ea65517d2f7781f36Block Operator
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