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 4139215 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4141143 epoch_slot_no: 15543 block_no: 4139038 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2134 time: 2020-05-09 12:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad906d44cc9eeb3faf547e58b4f5d8d3357bb197f8d049126d4f91f8cdef0d89Block Operator
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