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 4141996 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4143924 epoch_slot_no: 18324 block_no: 4141819 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3613 time: 2020-05-10 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e5aeee2bc25bf769421e0703d04fbfe0b4f4c7d0c0a19812c8304e4f799ad1eBlock Operator
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