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 4139740 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4141668 epoch_slot_no: 16068 block_no: 4139563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4496 time: 2020-05-09 15:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc91ac558656e45f415468239d7c740eef20aeac7bf13642d6685562693f967f2Block Operator
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