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 4141302 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143230 epoch_slot_no: 17630 block_no: 4141125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1102 time: 2020-05-09 23:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5db1ecf2cafe2c2951701f4468f4680b2ee8a6ac3aaf5218e85c69f54e07505cBlock Operator
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