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 4142311 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4144239 epoch_slot_no: 18639 block_no: 4142134 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 978 time: 2020-05-10 05:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c76d33b70670e8ada949a15e121a7a6ca12cc6f2927042b848fa0d4035cb5c7Block Operator
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