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 4132759 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4134687 epoch_slot_no: 9087 block_no: 4132582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4524 time: 2020-05-08 00:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e725c1b4078015f59642562e9bb41ba0ec6ac1fbf404c99f1c35263bd36f5acBlock Operator
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