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 4141573 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143501 epoch_slot_no: 17901 block_no: 4141396 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2220 time: 2020-05-10 01:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69ba8e73c40ce45b0c8728b63747b72230fa2a63c3446337ec729c4386926aecBlock Operator
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