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 4137780 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4139708 epoch_slot_no: 14108 block_no: 4137603 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4693 time: 2020-05-09 04:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd93662928cf8c81f4e6a6dd29cbe3d40a95441c4a4781330f09fb46e0f4a870cBlock Operator
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