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 4130285 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4132213 epoch_slot_no: 6613 block_no: 4130108 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1590 time: 2020-05-07 10:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c6d3947c8a3944dda0c0deb29ec2c79ee5f4c0f88f29c40003b546807d22f11Block Operator
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