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 4130919 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4132847 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 4130742 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2719 time: 2020-05-07 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06d802bddc3d2cfb5616a736fd86522efda3fa0dbcaa2229003f1c16a2961d62Block Operator
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