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 4129616 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4131544 epoch_slot_no: 5944 block_no: 4129439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1316 time: 2020-05-07 06:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16aec3ac9c9f6777e49d92b56553f9a599545c72054738cbe0b7b219c7b03d46Block Operator
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