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 4133540 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4135468 epoch_slot_no: 9868 block_no: 4133363 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2363 time: 2020-05-08 04:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b58e8cbacbc474880a6011a781a29d7e6a515c20cfdbb818811c1c96fc82995Block Operator
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