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 4137249 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4139177 epoch_slot_no: 13577 block_no: 4137072 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7989 time: 2020-05-09 01:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab101feffc8d5e619ebaa1b66bf3f059f7f989404ff5682832c6756c151a8b7eBlock Operator
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