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 134858 Details
Epoch: 6 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 134881 epoch_slot_no: 5281 block_no: 134850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1712 time: 2017-10-25 03:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb8ea5482358343906adb089e10cf6b36025de6e304ebabf07005968af36250Block Operator
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