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 4141823 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143751 epoch_slot_no: 18151 block_no: 4141646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7909 time: 2020-05-10 02:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae90b0bb828ca4645c84090e2db83a6f04663a033f5c80a89c51aaf8738bf946Block Operator
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