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 4140516 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4142444 epoch_slot_no: 16844 block_no: 4140339 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2047 time: 2020-05-09 19:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f49a0e142cd9836bf598dae87e9d7f01cfa4f9dbaba0143284b2971e338d8beBlock Operator
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