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 4136560 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4138488 epoch_slot_no: 12888 block_no: 4136383 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1627 time: 2020-05-08 21:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b2a4a12ffdc5698eea8ce1e0a2d8cd1b735be2ea91782b76fd042d2a6bc284dBlock Operator
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