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 4138912 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140840 epoch_slot_no: 15240 block_no: 4138735 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2017 time: 2020-05-09 10:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fb838d21c2e4daa382a75f1290f28d12fd77c40482a06b2ab3d8877ae6a5efeBlock Operator
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