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 4129313 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4131241 epoch_slot_no: 5641 block_no: 4129136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4538 time: 2020-05-07 05:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x081c344c67b3adf735f4cca7a79baed586556b22b60315a43f5b6a8d31f7c9f6Block Operator
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