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 4138687 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140615 epoch_slot_no: 15015 block_no: 4138510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 992 time: 2020-05-09 09:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab84b3a1280296315f77b4ea419c37d438662f1b05546ea0a27db92f30f39cd7Block Operator
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