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 4137279 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4139207 epoch_slot_no: 13607 block_no: 4137102 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2117 time: 2020-05-09 01:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c9e96ad7e3c308b6dc165f8d0834dfefac60b6e7e7ccca7daf8b77306876210Block Operator
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