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 4141709 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143637 epoch_slot_no: 18037 block_no: 4141532 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2368 time: 2020-05-10 01:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44af86e3b95bbd7f3a80d75ea2505a7a742a6115c0e6849f128f04e2c5973dbdBlock Operator
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