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 4141406 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143334 epoch_slot_no: 17734 block_no: 4141229 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2020-05-10 00:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb80a92be59c9df880d2a1384a481c80f5c1b0755448a98af0eeae05d71c7fb5Block Operator
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