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 4134242 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4136170 epoch_slot_no: 10570 block_no: 4134065 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1858 time: 2020-05-08 08:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dfe13fd1fc8a503a350af4a92940dd88ae6cf2d282723801b8a2724f1c15ccbBlock Operator
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