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 4135842 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4137770 epoch_slot_no: 12170 block_no: 4135665 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-08 17:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x049c1045f2b478a5c395e63252359f35a8b0deedefc5abdcfc8dd4835d9be6baBlock Operator
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