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 4137711 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139639 epoch_slot_no: 14039 block_no: 4137534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1106 time: 2020-05-09 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6416b71bb3b2f6de4875d6b72050c31cfc673a0ad1f17d6001ee2e9980d0b95Block Operator
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