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 4142047 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4143975 epoch_slot_no: 18375 block_no: 4141870 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2935 time: 2020-05-10 03:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1766093d270cd92899968a070a729e419c862fc2396b71493a3eee360b841dBlock Operator
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