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 4131789 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4133717 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 4131612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11483 time: 2020-05-07 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e945cf219347146f91a61121ec993d89e07d4e9767ea1bb5ca34aa41ea1eacBlock Operator
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