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 4130349 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4132277 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 4130172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8220 time: 2020-05-07 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc541fb0d6278da5544d6deced5f57c45c1473e81950f6f31f6d1b4f816c3c49dBlock Operator
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