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 4132941 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4134869 epoch_slot_no: 9269 block_no: 4132764 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2040 time: 2020-05-08 01:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27340c1e9710ec49d52014e8f3b6dab2323ce9c4036ea3b81db23c61af005ef1Block Operator
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