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 4136139 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4138067 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 4135962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1888 time: 2020-05-08 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6b24851d9d4f8906e52a53f005e643c254e4ebf1a5e4ba2306e01430ad195e1Block Operator
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