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 4131099 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4133027 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 4130922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-05-07 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c48b853c04167a172d8a631ed52d82b9cbd47f368197ec578e23d52ab25ee00Block Operator
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