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 4138047 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4139975 epoch_slot_no: 14375 block_no: 4137870 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-09 05:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9548a8e73bace99f2360d994b0c09ac1d65894d186586b6d317b738a7b64a0Block Operator
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