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 4132730 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4134658 epoch_slot_no: 9058 block_no: 4132553 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2957 time: 2020-05-08 00:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceba70a605ac7c0fbeb859ec5de6a0b251c8415e845fc24582a99e82254193dfBlock Operator
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