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 4140707 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4142635 epoch_slot_no: 17035 block_no: 4140530 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-05-09 20:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0f217207aab69beb90ccc631d41a8112d681b944d82df31bef250ef0e679cfdBlock Operator
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