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 4139566 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4141494 epoch_slot_no: 15894 block_no: 4139389 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-05-09 14:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcc40d0b0ef5efddedeee6c5fadccb35783bc0425a9717fd56764b4601a32fa7Block Operator
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