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 4133677 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4135605 epoch_slot_no: 10005 block_no: 4133500 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5674 time: 2020-05-08 05:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccafeae71c8768d67cd1969977a33e50532849905dfcf1d2d3449b4368b50308Block Operator
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