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 4139991 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4141919 epoch_slot_no: 16319 block_no: 4139814 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2039 time: 2020-05-09 16:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd602cd10208c4dd7bc0364780b340e43433feabaca9c14cbac360f7be7ca83cdBlock Operator
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