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 4142000 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143928 epoch_slot_no: 18328 block_no: 4141823 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7235 time: 2020-05-10 03:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18fc95f2fc3a62abc593a3bbcf3f8a9c219c00f6bd10a743bd9cc73430843a9Block Operator
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