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 4130145 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4132073 epoch_slot_no: 6473 block_no: 4129968 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3118 time: 2020-05-07 09:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d3891da1e2218b652f68687829a2e905d859127b7689315b58fa594672989c5Block Operator
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