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 4132809 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4134737 epoch_slot_no: 9137 block_no: 4132632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3329 time: 2020-05-08 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3da23a822bdb82608c1a435405cdc6d2f52b112520e42a05764b700b747c217fBlock Operator
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