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 4141796 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143724 epoch_slot_no: 18124 block_no: 4141619 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-05-10 02:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87512abb45276a0262ed3d58771fd42b57342f6605d9e1356a30a7ca8740dd2eBlock Operator
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