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 4141465 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143393 epoch_slot_no: 17793 block_no: 4141288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-05-10 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707f71133c85be22eea280b79ac52636ef60e79e673f85c5681796b4c4bbc45dBlock Operator
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