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 4132320 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134248 epoch_slot_no: 8648 block_no: 4132143 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-05-07 21:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6441d859aa520f77454a182c6e75c228e4181793ab6ac46998d19b474441066cBlock Operator
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