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 4133590 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4135518 epoch_slot_no: 9918 block_no: 4133413 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3068 time: 2020-05-08 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3738e45f541270a91db2818f0b5aec41e62ba0c2344d8f0a1f6b4fab256e41ceBlock Operator
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