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 4132869 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4134797 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 4132692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 17717 time: 2020-05-08 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09ffac880223dffbdda0d036401374f0a683e8a5b11b19b35fd6bbcf7a3ab69Block Operator
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