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 4139141 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4141069 epoch_slot_no: 15469 block_no: 4138964 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-05-09 11:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ece333559c89861e3df96253c91483ada72028a0ace4e27f27b266fe8f3f1ccBlock Operator
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