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 4138774 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4140702 epoch_slot_no: 15102 block_no: 4138597 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1676 time: 2020-05-09 09:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7adaf86a01bd754c6174ea2080b57f2cee086211e7b9739b6452515a022ebdceBlock Operator
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