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 4136923 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4138851 epoch_slot_no: 13251 block_no: 4136746 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-05-08 23:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b6994f49ae5704c946d7a53b070fa01ba177c794b671213e90a23c11d635a96Block Operator
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