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 4139895 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4141823 epoch_slot_no: 16223 block_no: 4139718 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1666 time: 2020-05-09 15:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5da7f4bcdcc8fca047b57e5c97c7f28c0c6d617a32491430d081edbac63e3d34Block Operator
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