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 4138824 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4140752 epoch_slot_no: 15152 block_no: 4138647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1899 time: 2020-05-09 09:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff768cf41f03bac5d43e49d451a07d12164c7f7591a54e644301dd63e13c46beBlock Operator
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