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 4138487 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4140415 epoch_slot_no: 14815 block_no: 4138310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4102 time: 2020-05-09 08:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bcb7620571f4599974e2cc5bf8553b2609d96bf81c7535771a8b50e835871a0Block Operator
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