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 4138576 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4140504 epoch_slot_no: 14904 block_no: 4138399 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2243 time: 2020-05-09 08:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36ea51934c89c44f8f881b6b900e6824cd1837e1bc43464fecf4b61dc2a68ad4Block Operator
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