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 4138640 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4140568 epoch_slot_no: 14968 block_no: 4138463 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1964 time: 2020-05-09 08:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5bada4078b2a42feedc06def325b101f3e0477c255733e27f9e02d3e0e6e2baBlock Operator
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