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 4137790 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139718 epoch_slot_no: 14118 block_no: 4137613 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-09 04:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda0ed05707a704679853984fe96948bc7abd9df9328ad2139db4233b570992dcBlock Operator
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