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 4139656 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4141584 epoch_slot_no: 15984 block_no: 4139479 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1648 time: 2020-05-09 14:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328431f5b2d953681488bb9c67f883ff92ec96af85c6db06f0fd617f636a2f1fBlock Operator
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