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 4138497 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4140425 epoch_slot_no: 14825 block_no: 4138320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1820 time: 2020-05-09 08:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd21c705ba444c2ba88e79c3c0e5f4377316d8f5cbf0db2d0b7ec88f1fc7a7402Block Operator
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