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 4141762 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143690 epoch_slot_no: 18090 block_no: 4141585 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7617 time: 2020-05-10 02:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe73c09bf51606b4b00b85d46f1293c62ec6a324c457ea0f5f9f8d55e32d6f4d2Block Operator
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