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 4136836 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4138764 epoch_slot_no: 13164 block_no: 4136659 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2020-05-08 22:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5863010fe46e773229b64005551789a45263fd2ca4b5d5d61a40258a3b08bea5Block Operator
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