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 4135929 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4137857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4135752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6035 time: 2020-05-08 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20279d991e72be12e24d553bae6bdb1d62418b23094ebf0aa5b98bfd72df23ebBlock Operator
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