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 4138014 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4139942 epoch_slot_no: 14342 block_no: 4137837 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1446 time: 2020-05-09 05:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f12e103d81d7e7ff426fff3d5e5a75b79bfb972ae3f875b5fd8eaea3c0883eBlock Operator
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