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 4133589 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4135517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 4133412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 17153 time: 2020-05-08 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ed05f75b6124903dc9a4e662a58c31b40fdbbbb604c8c4436c9191e025ed43eBlock Operator
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