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 4133482 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4135410 epoch_slot_no: 9810 block_no: 4133305 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5456 time: 2020-05-08 04:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58c948fef6fd10f9bc4b1608fc2f02dafdcc1a7e466183023abf86e6caaa971eBlock Operator
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