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 4137759 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4139687 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 4137582 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2437 time: 2020-05-09 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc94707799aacbd94fea12d8b325c25fc0b84e33b8c235b0bff5c49138c48d29Block Operator
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