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 4142140 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144068 epoch_slot_no: 18468 block_no: 4141963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2370 time: 2020-05-10 04:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c8d35eec9a2e97359be1c1c2e4eb6a1d3519a97fbd931d4b27caa56891588feBlock Operator
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