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 4131072 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4133000 epoch_slot_no: 7400 block_no: 4130895 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4196 time: 2020-05-07 14:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ff8826d6a94c262d0ce8e9631f03afb5e150eb20b1b1982fa2c67efd3769cd0Block Operator
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