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 4134716 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4136644 epoch_slot_no: 11044 block_no: 4134539 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2624 time: 2020-05-08 11:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1c3c5c97669ee144c5dd5f9f1c3fc3590941f57a2b409daf8717080be0f041Block Operator
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