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 4132142 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134070 epoch_slot_no: 8470 block_no: 4131965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-07 20:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70e65d524bfa9e3e39edd8b999f85c540f137df1c8cdd8e4d92b1d6fb9f5a248Block Operator
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