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 4138840 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4140768 epoch_slot_no: 15168 block_no: 4138663 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3889 time: 2020-05-09 10:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x471d35fb490bff635bff7f4ff65f4a6e5af39e1619ae6a7c61fb530fb3fbd52bBlock Operator
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