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 4134627 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4136555 epoch_slot_no: 10955 block_no: 4134450 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4540 time: 2020-05-08 10:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e1ae08a27a3ba2216b66534a2d28f99b9618be1841ff8c38cfcce0998e59a3Block Operator
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