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 4139316 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4141244 epoch_slot_no: 15644 block_no: 4139139 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1927 time: 2020-05-09 12:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53e4712b4fdaa9bdc4d5f4f1e8d95599b9142ba8d162b9def16acbd1d0de5c7Block Operator
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