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 4132731 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134659 epoch_slot_no: 9059 block_no: 4132554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 921 time: 2020-05-08 00:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81b0cca9aed5a30b4d65671b29bea496de36ca3a1a1d7f7e8c04a3b23442aa3aBlock Operator
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