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 4130560 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4132488 epoch_slot_no: 6888 block_no: 4130383 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2350 time: 2020-05-07 12:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5105ae6b6751adfbef9a08e4441199e7d9b6a9ea0ae34fe50b1acb653d5e05d3Block Operator
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