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 4141470 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143398 epoch_slot_no: 17798 block_no: 4141293 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4482 time: 2020-05-10 00:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8b26f77a8fc96393c3bd783256b6d90231ed6e8cbee47331e4f62cc5f3e664aBlock Operator
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