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 4131950 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4133878 epoch_slot_no: 8278 block_no: 4131773 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-07 19:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa05f5707c0e57b7b8407ea7ecbb0adc2b2f11acca5475d7a504080496fc9d2bbBlock Operator
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