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 4134802 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4136730 epoch_slot_no: 11130 block_no: 4134625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3448 time: 2020-05-08 11:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e59954530199bbc5fc9c5b1d64dcb7efcfb58f02a97c1468c0a5aba1440171Block Operator
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