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 4131376 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4133304 epoch_slot_no: 7704 block_no: 4131199 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2120 time: 2020-05-07 16:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a8da2a8dbf6119b51fb50cd39d183910230b9d12cbf8c1f7c15604b1abd2b44Block Operator
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