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 4132606 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134534 epoch_slot_no: 8934 block_no: 4132429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-05-07 23:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04694a3601970b8b9b5c8db372915159e6eec93e353e616b752bc9c0784d83a4Block Operator
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