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 4138252 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140180 epoch_slot_no: 14580 block_no: 4138075 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-09 06:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa508baf2bdf5155ff25e2ab85c93659e3bd32f215b620d5033d05941ba701d0Block Operator
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