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 4139822 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4141750 epoch_slot_no: 16150 block_no: 4139645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-05-09 15:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd710b04361edfc7c7939403bcd3c4a08bc05ae298e863f9dcac3862617236126Block Operator
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