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 4131029 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4132957 epoch_slot_no: 7357 block_no: 4130852 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1733 time: 2020-05-07 14:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4d954414854495d777944cbafce38d9af273e9aa01ed8a4fa23defb89a5c2aeBlock Operator
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