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 4134309 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4136237 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4134132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10766 time: 2020-05-08 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae6d0044d003dbac64c3f2adcea91f6724358c722eb42b17448b24574406814Block Operator
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