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 4129173 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4131101 epoch_slot_no: 5501 block_no: 4128996 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2712 time: 2020-05-07 04:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aa08f5076e15addc8bc63e4d69f36c5a5799b8398871074d8ade4b3ae65d18dBlock Operator
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