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 4134666 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4136594 epoch_slot_no: 10994 block_no: 4134489 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1863 time: 2020-05-08 10:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ead120527cd2a1755e4e0ade1e78f82dcb4e565ace980f0289daeb8b26df8fBlock Operator
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