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 4138772 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140700 epoch_slot_no: 15100 block_no: 4138595 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2020-05-09 09:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf417a17d12189405e9f41d54b8530148a448d43f9ff03e386cb7ccfdae95a75Block Operator
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