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 4142299 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144227 epoch_slot_no: 18627 block_no: 4142122 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1825 time: 2020-05-10 05:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbefc843ee25d454dab0f87bae49c828e854f916623329b3119ccc6fc67749cb7Block Operator
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