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 4137534 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4139462 epoch_slot_no: 13862 block_no: 4137357 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2174 time: 2020-05-09 02:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88542d2064dde2463064d351e6f9610da1d2b7ef3f8d3ca6d7f2991ec5266374Block Operator
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