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 4130880 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4132808 epoch_slot_no: 7208 block_no: 4130703 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2218 time: 2020-05-07 13:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x226603d3a7a770359fc2df7b57c2b36285bac892276e53fde9cbeae8743f9a7cBlock Operator
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