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 4132509 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4134437 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 4132332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8697 time: 2020-05-07 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa97de0efe54a75639e561875c021d2659aca5dc1d0fc31b1290ecb04ecd8605eBlock Operator
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