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 4131999 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4133927 epoch_slot_no: 8327 block_no: 4131822 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7660 time: 2020-05-07 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2fa8c55ce1f819dc8c93a4438fd403742a87d660c8f44496eaaea5ae4e13a4fBlock Operator
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