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 4131609 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4133537 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 4131432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11301 time: 2020-05-07 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad3aef7edbbcbceae3eedb2c919775521c4977f284a2e9eb244d925f8e0f866aBlock Operator
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