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 4129353 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4131281 epoch_slot_no: 5681 block_no: 4129176 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4566 time: 2020-05-07 05:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd75cf4adafc3aea598e8b3f6168f47002461fd196b1fdee601967845b0bb988dBlock Operator
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