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 4131695 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4133623 epoch_slot_no: 8023 block_no: 4131518 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1619 time: 2020-05-07 18:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6781ccb082bc97c371a89f1778527dae5e00b3c6119776a3a2b63e0943f2cc93Block Operator
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