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 4136756 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4138684 epoch_slot_no: 13084 block_no: 4136579 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1271 time: 2020-05-08 22:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd06fe7a86771d79e58874aa98f6deab52b83308a5b9a3747f33d8039b294ae7Block Operator
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