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 4132821 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4134749 epoch_slot_no: 9149 block_no: 4132644 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2286 time: 2020-05-08 00:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac043109012fa29776e5c8409296282254c5ecb19ecb451ba242942ac82d745cBlock Operator
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