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 4138090 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4140018 epoch_slot_no: 14418 block_no: 4137913 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11473 time: 2020-05-09 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ffeb13ad137b8a9ddc6e613892df35dfb588f5b0e6ebde44c251176d56c91aBlock Operator
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