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 4140305 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4142233 epoch_slot_no: 16633 block_no: 4140128 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-05-09 18:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda11f9298cd4400290519653b3e7b8e875af6b8d7f81901da91564910ec1e198Block Operator
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