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 4138904 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140832 epoch_slot_no: 15232 block_no: 4138727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-05-09 10:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca921df2dbd196972ebdbd6f48681080c6ba3d09894b26b13d80977ba0552cbeBlock Operator
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