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 4128951 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4130879 epoch_slot_no: 5279 block_no: 4128774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1666 time: 2020-05-07 03:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d14fac786fc95524f172c08dd9946d9d2edcef377df76ab22ac8c2d8b05ba7Block Operator
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