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 4134824 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4136752 epoch_slot_no: 11152 block_no: 4134647 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-05-08 11:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb4156ac0873efe88064a554143e32a041b715467c23e9056de506bc21f2bcbcBlock Operator
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