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 41139 Details
Epoch: 1 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 41160 epoch_slot_no: 19560 block_no: 41136 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1017 time: 2017-10-03 10:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a1ed4a0bfc143b2f5342e58f9abc1f8902f6e8f762cca2e6f901c245d8b7ceaBlock Operator
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