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 4142224 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144152 epoch_slot_no: 18552 block_no: 4142047 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7770 time: 2020-05-10 04:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f1b4b153c8f1a70664301004cd810ca07e56987ea9f0ded25a0a5bc6cc7443eBlock Operator
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