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 4138768 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4140696 epoch_slot_no: 15096 block_no: 4138591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6946 time: 2020-05-09 09:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50f60b55269d18122234e96c77eb8d4898eb8c71c453c4aa27213b833200871cBlock Operator
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