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 4132954 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4134882 epoch_slot_no: 9282 block_no: 4132777 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4502 time: 2020-05-08 01:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370aa780f4de8e64a6bdd2157f4d3c134618de5cfa67ea7637f35e686c4ef625Block Operator
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