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 4135419 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4137347 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 4135242 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3249 time: 2020-05-08 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913402e173cf24df338372db8162e5bf1a7f914a1f892f8a1c149db22e687feaBlock Operator
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