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 4136928 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4138856 epoch_slot_no: 13256 block_no: 4136751 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1821 time: 2020-05-08 23:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35e51edf0a93fe07f84e373d99340a2d458bf0d7b4936be00dbe4f995dcc1a51Block Operator
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