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 4138688 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140616 epoch_slot_no: 15016 block_no: 4138511 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-05-09 09:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e12a54846eeb0e570766e869a824997ca1d04f793d2cb1c8ba1febd7555effBlock Operator
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