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 4137812 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139740 epoch_slot_no: 14140 block_no: 4137635 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7768 time: 2020-05-09 04:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5684e566d349cde911ce9d66930746da5be09cdaaf61be93370c58e0c96055b8Block Operator
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