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 4141696 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143624 epoch_slot_no: 18024 block_no: 4141519 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3412 time: 2020-05-10 01:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c8615adc935a33b6065c4965967e2569f3e65d9bbe813450341251750faee4eBlock Operator
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