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 4134213 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4136141 epoch_slot_no: 10541 block_no: 4134036 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1927 time: 2020-05-08 08:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889f66803ad815da130e331b600d23dc50e5425e588e8c0b095ce10d39f94909Block Operator
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