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 4137369 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4139297 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 4137192 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 18739 time: 2020-05-09 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e7a392794e902f685d581f40e88d63ea67cd3e29cbe9a64a50b6e75810a746Block Operator
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