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 4141779 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143707 epoch_slot_no: 18107 block_no: 4141602 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 992 time: 2020-05-10 02:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc38e502812b81fac9cf965137edb81b9e4e5be8b64c494b8cfe7b0e7b55fbedeBlock Operator
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