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 4129849 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4131777 epoch_slot_no: 6177 block_no: 4129672 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-07 08:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x380ee457755f9b5652122515dd7df2d8f48da0b0bc1692af81c3a5b9b66b31efBlock Operator
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