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 4140410 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4142338 epoch_slot_no: 16738 block_no: 4140233 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-05-09 18:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7ae2e8c92b5f041f7f8b06a7053d9de773de3e179d55f33fe67157f7e37dfe0Block Operator
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