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 4136508 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4138436 epoch_slot_no: 12836 block_no: 4136331 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-05-08 21:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e445909939dbe9d4e41d8608cd7c1abd419e20340889e7f6d325664be0371b9Block Operator
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