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 4130409 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4132337 epoch_slot_no: 6737 block_no: 4130232 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-07 11:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31920111a088b70c031bf07e0ea1f3b9a4df7fb26452f95ac3c19c6b9725a94fBlock Operator
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