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 4141057 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4142985 epoch_slot_no: 17385 block_no: 4140880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2020-05-09 22:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d77dfc004a4fc7507e8430b003f295e5bd9d89256308aebecc02ef49f4e328aBlock Operator
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