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 4134834 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4136762 epoch_slot_no: 11162 block_no: 4134657 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2702 time: 2020-05-08 11:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e554581ab9cc17082b962c5980a07931d6f662d60e50892ff39ded2e7e78c44Block Operator
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