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 4141749 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143677 epoch_slot_no: 18077 block_no: 4141572 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9428 time: 2020-05-10 02:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a5d68a708aace2e21d5dac5f11fb74f1cf85f510bc5c2cbf19895ade855cb4Block Operator
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