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 4133176 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4135104 epoch_slot_no: 9504 block_no: 4132999 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1850 time: 2020-05-08 02:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2fff9e517033e43e9fde96e07842d93a339a4727500fbe7fcad8107618f79cbBlock Operator
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