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 4135374 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4137302 epoch_slot_no: 11702 block_no: 4135197 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1245 time: 2020-05-08 14:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d025a27b423508d402665748a019ab4e37383a71924433332c705c032583da9Block Operator
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