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 4139448 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4141376 epoch_slot_no: 15776 block_no: 4139271 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-05-09 13:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd690f65b18c8775f1b46ef5289a62384ca9b11e95a54acb383e3fc962b249222Block Operator
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