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 4141050 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4142978 epoch_slot_no: 17378 block_no: 4140873 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2894 time: 2020-05-09 22:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce17012356afd1c5d0facdfed606cf3fb4565b94a8362d8f66f273931f726a5Block Operator
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