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 4133289 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4135217 epoch_slot_no: 9617 block_no: 4133112 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2896 time: 2020-05-08 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd24910114db42c9e1801f7f56c6b75451023e4ec80918a6be1193da5cf89a43cBlock Operator
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