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 4130738 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4132666 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 4130561 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2405 time: 2020-05-07 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f669e50ac1e890ab60671b9c63a7a41f38f7ac81b4dfbba9e07b2872e88c324Block Operator
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