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 4141706 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4143634 epoch_slot_no: 18034 block_no: 4141529 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2137 time: 2020-05-10 01:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f22a429269aafcc1479a2afb7e4a71867d5aa9bfe678eadd59ee9e51b9ea5fBlock Operator
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