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 4138119 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4140047 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 4137942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3460 time: 2020-05-09 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d4baa0cde5e1a52b2295f65dede1d51c33d998e6877eb3e9f16d36f59dcdfe8Block Operator
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