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 4131040 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4132968 epoch_slot_no: 7368 block_no: 4130863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2657 time: 2020-05-07 14:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994f6f2c63686fba370074fa89f30dab218c86d5ff5446716519b803145c0470Block Operator
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