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 4132937 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134865 epoch_slot_no: 9265 block_no: 4132760 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2596 time: 2020-05-08 01:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3e0ca735ce69798332e52c1eb27785b5f509e1418fd446868d7abf5688dc338Block Operator
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