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 4130155 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4132083 epoch_slot_no: 6483 block_no: 4129978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-07 09:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf528596bf2fec790f7f89dde3c84696d081cc10b97fce19e29f4696903967acBlock Operator
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