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 4136255 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4138183 epoch_slot_no: 12583 block_no: 4136078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3780 time: 2020-05-08 19:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a999b337f5e5ee50b5eb97d2892e5f102a06b381c0ad14202b84cd9a550385Block Operator
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