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 4132194 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134122 epoch_slot_no: 8522 block_no: 4132017 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1882 time: 2020-05-07 21:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f9cc5d569958145dba67fb0ec53e2d0b45538395b43fd8283efe749d06e73fdBlock Operator
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