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 4128679 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4130607 epoch_slot_no: 5007 block_no: 4128502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3015 time: 2020-05-07 01:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde22efb796119a76191bb1e11f2ad7d34c0da5adc8dd9a7f8d2d7d8ecb8c2f5dBlock Operator
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