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 4140060 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4141988 epoch_slot_no: 16388 block_no: 4139883 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2334 time: 2020-05-09 16:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7704b89cb4e6b7b3fe6e246c010c854892b7cdf872535eaca0bbdc9c58c646edBlock Operator
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