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 4135779 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4137707 epoch_slot_no: 12107 block_no: 4135602 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3151 time: 2020-05-08 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5471865b990e97c5ec8917790ea0aa112f99835fea94cf203acb7e04e6c3886Block Operator
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