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 4134501 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4136429 epoch_slot_no: 10829 block_no: 4134324 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1660 time: 2020-05-08 09:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1011a1cfa09a010377df324fb6004a14358b04d3f2c3a305be5bc1a4327dbeBlock Operator
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