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 4137414 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139342 epoch_slot_no: 13742 block_no: 4137237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4183 time: 2020-05-09 02:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9289ef59879de147095acf261f5d4cd0d75e7dc95b7b731597d3a36855008780Block Operator
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