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 4141793 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4143721 epoch_slot_no: 18121 block_no: 4141616 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8411 time: 2020-05-10 02:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669041a6f9bcb8a8e908e61f194281903881148f12aa84b7f46b1455e19034a8Block Operator
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