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 4131423 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4133351 epoch_slot_no: 7751 block_no: 4131246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3265 time: 2020-05-07 16:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b0586cab407be102602cd38d1b2ef64dafb9622188fab7f7a1bfdb0b4d4973dBlock Operator
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