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 4138376 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4140304 epoch_slot_no: 14704 block_no: 4138199 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-09 07:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd88146cd660bd3df5ef4eea3022b6340dd0dc76b799d07a476149a607f5b2c59Block Operator
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