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 4141988 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143916 epoch_slot_no: 18316 block_no: 4141811 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1401 time: 2020-05-10 03:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd7b5f14ff3d7d61e21cb52a0e6e8778eea34b0e9beaeb2f51c965e3ff20d03dBlock Operator
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