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 4132062 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4133990 epoch_slot_no: 8390 block_no: 4131885 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1623 time: 2020-05-07 20:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0446da8f8f9f4dfb2353307cd60dcd2f2d54e2a6f2063ca4263c4c2c3d452419Block Operator
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