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 4134039 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4135967 epoch_slot_no: 10367 block_no: 4133862 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4072 time: 2020-05-08 07:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e304e6a2cc310f56d2f9f09aa9b292d59864f8abc7df654991d7f4126ad3ad5Block Operator
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