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 4132495 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134423 epoch_slot_no: 8823 block_no: 4132318 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1274 time: 2020-05-07 22:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5021a4263a5fb6dba323feb87ffbe9921ca53b2e7bc82e75738407598e6b6e23Block Operator
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