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 4137213 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139141 epoch_slot_no: 13541 block_no: 4137036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-05-09 00:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02b03927c7fa9da55f0e3f8b3de8c0385213dd9f20207110a885e9a83d020adcBlock Operator
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