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 4138545 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140473 epoch_slot_no: 14873 block_no: 4138368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-05-09 08:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5d63ff34d9b08379c21e8110bfa2c54c939b504595d058d1e7e1695d17f987eBlock Operator
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