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 4140374 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4142302 epoch_slot_no: 16702 block_no: 4140197 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-05-09 18:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846df2cc4715dd38b58f98ae9f106112f44a26252953e0a552367a23d23e676dBlock Operator
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