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 4141515 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143443 epoch_slot_no: 17843 block_no: 4141338 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7994 time: 2020-05-10 00:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ebe828820af14a9ade525441bd876c5f584392ae4d882c09d903eb4495308daBlock Operator
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