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 4142236 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144164 epoch_slot_no: 18564 block_no: 4142059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2169 time: 2020-05-10 04:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68af8cf937227c3b2e2d5ce3a6ff5376982c8abc0b0784d368bed5a34d10c4b1Block Operator
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