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 4140464 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4142392 epoch_slot_no: 16792 block_no: 4140287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1668 time: 2020-05-09 19:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f42459fe8ac1803d23c2100dfb75c4df0a549fadcae8332576ff4539245b3e4Block Operator
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