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 4137962 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139890 epoch_slot_no: 14290 block_no: 4137785 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 952 time: 2020-05-09 05:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1244fd7bc8043b29904bad071d7f0c3cba56edf939e3e6e58a7a707923c2f2Block Operator
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