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 4135616 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4137544 epoch_slot_no: 11944 block_no: 4135439 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-08 16:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940aecd75d7f65f432e00f34e284e3eb8e0fea5f3b6b0e403ffd7e2c59a6eb15Block Operator
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