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 4134244 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4136172 epoch_slot_no: 10572 block_no: 4134067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-08 08:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed9a74d30cbc8f3941fa6b17c701f654a8eda383d2ca6b67c90f7db2a7716656Block Operator
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