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 4129845 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4131773 epoch_slot_no: 6173 block_no: 4129668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2729 time: 2020-05-07 08:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57c25efb62ea3911cb108d77bcb2bcf4cc9e7edac2d72c758ccf3c7818c1367aBlock Operator
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