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 4132774 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134702 epoch_slot_no: 9102 block_no: 4132597 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-05-08 00:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22e85808f07a0a8693515ae0562ab55737d0f536ec7d7b6a066e2d5f03eb5984Block Operator
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