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 4137568 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139496 epoch_slot_no: 13896 block_no: 4137391 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2020-05-09 02:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1593e165ac41661fd675eba83acbcfda5e95a0cc8c6042c5a9680cd4119bdb84Block Operator
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