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 4138440 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4140368 epoch_slot_no: 14768 block_no: 4138263 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2080 time: 2020-05-09 07:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7b13c8b19fe9924dd3eecd41c77fe3a90495c122f39e721d6b2f3c9f7e14cd6Block Operator
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