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 4131739 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4133667 epoch_slot_no: 8067 block_no: 4131562 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2141 time: 2020-05-07 18:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x366e1bcf0223e4d550215c339f5cb8c76923f35f2fb4281acf227aa06b3ca8c5Block Operator
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