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 4139890 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4141818 epoch_slot_no: 16218 block_no: 4139713 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3407 time: 2020-05-09 15:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b18e4df4b1201cc4445680f912d988a6c0084351252d763e5eddb2739a1795eBlock Operator
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