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 4142076 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144004 epoch_slot_no: 18404 block_no: 4141899 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3789 time: 2020-05-10 03:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x713326ad5cda4ea325f720e5f63a71835ad1d5625aa33d4f3b1c35f7acf164a6Block Operator
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