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 4142079 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4144007 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 4141902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8746 time: 2020-05-10 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f45f6901dfd1e61ffebd2e9b590de624e61ab70d974abcd78f1a93053cbe13Block Operator
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