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 4134929 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4136857 epoch_slot_no: 11257 block_no: 4134752 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3515 time: 2020-05-08 12:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64cc5261ab6b0999f96694e85e18e332c5b0aa2c32a58a13ce21429b57d3f6d9Block Operator
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