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 4138269 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4140197 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 4138092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6588 time: 2020-05-09 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x593281eca14618f35507e6d3248fd6c11c10b48ba0ac9334b85b003725aaf5d9Block Operator
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