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 4130169 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4132097 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 4129992 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12165 time: 2020-05-07 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335cd486f0f602e744bca2d732efa540324f1d1ead054c2da7fb49541639b9c6Block Operator
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