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 4141653 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4143581 epoch_slot_no: 17981 block_no: 4141476 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9363 time: 2020-05-10 01:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e9bc5fe080054f78d36d35643430549fb88940907e2d216558975ed0d12f755Block Operator
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