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 4139068 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4140996 epoch_slot_no: 15396 block_no: 4138891 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 956 time: 2020-05-09 11:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a4c33e2b7e67ae03c0dbbe1d253439b158980b3a05c9f8ca614343d6c4dc64Block Operator
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