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 4138009 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139937 epoch_slot_no: 14337 block_no: 4137832 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-09 05:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a699abdb21a3251701f387b32160c9dd2b8d3f82c447c1c2e4b4313d6be0af0Block Operator
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