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 4130835 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4132763 epoch_slot_no: 7163 block_no: 4130658 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2974 time: 2020-05-07 13:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x688f9f841ea4572631aea823f8bcd572f46e6179205b0b10ac4ea7eef37bfdbcBlock Operator
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