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 4135300 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4137228 epoch_slot_no: 11628 block_no: 4135123 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2099 time: 2020-05-08 14:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd676aa36b644070ca7f22ced1c1ae1fac13b856a1b284069c9d567308590aaccBlock Operator
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