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 4135328 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4137256 epoch_slot_no: 11656 block_no: 4135151 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3754 time: 2020-05-08 14:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x842db358e9d1b22efc35e24f8b7ee494442c3e1d5a551dce10cb65521906e73cBlock Operator
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