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 4141721 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143649 epoch_slot_no: 18049 block_no: 4141544 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3765 time: 2020-05-10 02:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf93c05ae2677b80ff6e63f4ce227786c59335134b8ee6fd332bc0c04036016a4Block Operator
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