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 4128718 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4130646 epoch_slot_no: 5046 block_no: 4128541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2766 time: 2020-05-07 01:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9709b162c756b639f0d1ec85c37739bca029ca413ff8cecd9359f0734e2ff94Block Operator
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