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 4141329 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4143257 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 4141152 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5131 time: 2020-05-09 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9207268e541100f5abf0ada7b14eab71ffbf051e6fd93eedf4e1edc87447385fBlock Operator
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