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 4137390 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4139318 epoch_slot_no: 13718 block_no: 4137213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8056 time: 2020-05-09 01:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e43dc7945deac4579da6dca7e0e5f7523c0b592a1c25edd1a1809236c725e04Block Operator
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