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 4131920 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4133848 epoch_slot_no: 8248 block_no: 4131743 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4859 time: 2020-05-07 19:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9139efd25bfdf20c8b0577bf17ebc024acd28480a5e216aee4b19ee0b7e6ef2Block Operator
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