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 4132303 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4134231 epoch_slot_no: 8631 block_no: 4132126 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4002 time: 2020-05-07 21:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dcf6982754341c4b5fa7a97dddbf44005a184d7979193675a999206e0e5e351Block Operator
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