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 4140822 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4142750 epoch_slot_no: 17150 block_no: 4140645 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1537 time: 2020-05-09 21:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65225d709017445b7bf3ff28fc0743fa47085b8c6884b34c5e60ea2375861a2eBlock Operator
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