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 4137475 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139403 epoch_slot_no: 13803 block_no: 4137298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1437 time: 2020-05-09 02:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f77b9630745c35fad4201c56f62ab9d1564cd7d57341d2f03f66781e7f6f17Block Operator
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