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 4136679 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4138607 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 4136502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1619 time: 2020-05-08 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1278dc804c0aea2d3b665e91756f1b6429a8322d5f4553438a21dd9f7421dff4Block Operator
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