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 4130617 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4132545 epoch_slot_no: 6945 block_no: 4130440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-05-07 12:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f210b3ec4de955b062c21d0f81044680bf57f4a73fa8f66446fff5b8f19338Block Operator
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