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 4137873 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139801 epoch_slot_no: 14201 block_no: 4137696 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7625 time: 2020-05-09 04:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4da5c0efaeaec0e30b588a9b0b4560f88d5a9ccb4065179efce666ccaea1c0bBlock Operator
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