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 4137550 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139478 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 4137373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2627 time: 2020-05-09 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b6841fcb0446e7babfc9df9b76a14a7b80d720e3054938e249972633f4ce5aBlock Operator
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