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 4137833 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139761 epoch_slot_no: 14161 block_no: 4137656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 959 time: 2020-05-09 04:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3afae0704acb8a4f4a17fa4427a4bcee0b11c79408df18ecb3adf0ec4b7d95fcBlock Operator
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