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 4140466 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4142394 epoch_slot_no: 16794 block_no: 4140289 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3269 time: 2020-05-09 19:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06907f430ea0235c996564ce37b67fc2e921b4afdd7f2125c6c3619701cdf09bBlock Operator
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