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 4139019 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4140947 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 4138842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1890 time: 2020-05-09 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3209f83fcf27d98dc6c78b6355daa6ef8b2844fd2d7735c938f25df066233bBlock Operator
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