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 4129259 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4131187 epoch_slot_no: 5587 block_no: 4129082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1500 time: 2020-05-07 04:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b905b806eee3ae82b326e7cf6fc230ebbb75c1534bf75ae5ff02375aac2a9edBlock Operator
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