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 4131969 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4133897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 4131792 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13106 time: 2020-05-07 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x371e28cf7b6e687fb0b61217fef9a37302dfa3c611a5c36f73f9e182aa61c8f2Block Operator
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