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 4139893 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4141821 epoch_slot_no: 16221 block_no: 4139716 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2067 time: 2020-05-09 15:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370447684524ad4409c89f41fde038708bddc6571668ddd363b2c0aaaf59dc0bBlock Operator
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