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 4141550 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4143478 epoch_slot_no: 17878 block_no: 4141373 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3063 time: 2020-05-10 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f1486a298b66fe88150c177c41823b57fa3af45b6099a1811c87838583d4d63Block Operator
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