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 4139250 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4141178 epoch_slot_no: 15578 block_no: 4139073 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-05-09 12:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x412a03a3b27c74b4d61ff4c271a946ea8f3615f851007a023c43aa26d90e9db2Block Operator
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