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 4134372 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4136300 epoch_slot_no: 10700 block_no: 4134195 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4397 time: 2020-05-08 09:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e5d2a7403c5153371a878a2f9471b541af9c8ffa25b3805eef71b34a43b461aBlock Operator
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