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 4133208 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4135136 epoch_slot_no: 9536 block_no: 4133031 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2062 time: 2020-05-08 02:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6745d4355f8e64dd4149dc1a9a9409de73e81033c7ac166f87f4ab143761a82fBlock Operator
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