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 4133571 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4135499 epoch_slot_no: 9899 block_no: 4133394 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2039 time: 2020-05-08 04:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02facccb6800ef242fc69bbe533431077b2ae492480fc584a31b0650f56d89b7Block Operator
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