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 4138421 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140349 epoch_slot_no: 14749 block_no: 4138244 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-05-09 07:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c8593a7046570d6c1d8b8a1dffd46078ec2288ea8989b795892506fe27b4a3dBlock Operator
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