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 4138656 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4140584 epoch_slot_no: 14984 block_no: 4138479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1746 time: 2020-05-09 08:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350e1cad8691e32ff1503cdd4443abee70d8c1656a5bf2f53264068cd696caddBlock Operator
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