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 4131156 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4133084 epoch_slot_no: 7484 block_no: 4130979 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1849 time: 2020-05-07 15:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe36e13e7b9e50b725de6f70fda38e4a0b853383ad9728ebf534a37d0aa14c230Block Operator
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