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 4139883 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4141811 epoch_slot_no: 16211 block_no: 4139706 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-05-09 15:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ce2ea693249775b1f8fdb7e7804921c4ac603c5c0f69fe8f526d4f75d87e54Block Operator
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