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 4133618 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4135546 epoch_slot_no: 9946 block_no: 4133441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1889 time: 2020-05-08 05:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30380f0d0dde496d20c0bba20dc8c9f4f1a437dc0731ac76290e9f022ddb2fe1Block Operator
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