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 4138725 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140653 epoch_slot_no: 15053 block_no: 4138548 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-05-09 09:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2178f4eac1895c6e10649511f578b004bd4ba43270fde89bdd7e71345ed6dc94Block Operator
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