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 4141939 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4143867 epoch_slot_no: 18267 block_no: 4141762 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2656 time: 2020-05-10 03:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45de19a757851c742bfb2446c970445c19483d1cc2b759ca6a6ef13bc00ffe5cBlock Operator
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