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 4133406 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4135334 epoch_slot_no: 9734 block_no: 4133229 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-05-08 03:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1666db140ede01d88e2c5824da3d25e87b6840d4a4a4c46e6e1c7a9b3076bb8fBlock Operator
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