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 4142357 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144285 epoch_slot_no: 18685 block_no: 4142180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1545 time: 2020-05-10 05:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1df6d18d4922343ed876d9b8174a4938c5eab830b2382fc3de5102f2f0d0235bBlock Operator
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