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 4135749 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4137677 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 4135572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8582 time: 2020-05-08 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee3807799df71a3430620b08c55551d92e78c1ee369272558773ab6661d292e4Block Operator
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