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 4135780 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4137708 epoch_slot_no: 12108 block_no: 4135603 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2080 time: 2020-05-08 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de14e6a28455b9bb466a6935c73aa8e796eee2e727f60e509b0f35ebc2c3f7cBlock Operator
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