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 4139529 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4141457 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 4139352 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5327 time: 2020-05-09 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad95e5c95ac025c29a18eefdf42657e8f0b96589df8c415047591e6baf2b3086Block Operator
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