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 4141961 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4143889 epoch_slot_no: 18289 block_no: 4141784 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4057 time: 2020-05-10 03:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f9094a50c26b9e4c48bf4c07b82600a3b5efa4d239e5b1e2bb3bac4a1460d7Block Operator
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