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 4142001 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4143929 epoch_slot_no: 18329 block_no: 4141824 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-05-10 03:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98eae215956d1d38882a3cc864f3b18b9ffa2db4f38fa692f58ebfe8e4c1efecBlock Operator
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