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 4131360 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4133288 epoch_slot_no: 7688 block_no: 4131183 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1943 time: 2020-05-07 16:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x980f14084df987c18cf5756f3e7b2cf6cb27be5f8249910a35cba1f51e0c07d2Block Operator
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