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 4135029 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4136957 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 4134852 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7868 time: 2020-05-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x641fcc802abac6eb0a3756ddd149d1da42db535726fb2e96b9b8266379730c0eBlock Operator
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