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 4139310 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4141238 epoch_slot_no: 15638 block_no: 4139133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2020-05-09 12:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d33d7f31a25e2f34924a6e62efd24ba0826064cdf7c682c4e2724be0f7bcd10Block Operator
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