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 4138493 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4140421 epoch_slot_no: 14821 block_no: 4138316 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2192 time: 2020-05-09 08:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f72e77d7066366e0b185c2cfa5f537d6a5e1a0e60afddc024d3b3ef291ecf8Block Operator
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