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 4133258 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4135186 epoch_slot_no: 9586 block_no: 4133081 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1774 time: 2020-05-08 03:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3de7bafbc772a1677e81967675a25d92420182de1e615a4f8f0e1c77753d42cbBlock Operator
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