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 4142252 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4144180 epoch_slot_no: 18580 block_no: 4142075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1307 time: 2020-05-10 04:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x609de38be74e32163e33b1d4fcf7a4f58a3770349140fbd7966e65cc3ed023cfBlock Operator
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