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 4142476 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144404 epoch_slot_no: 18804 block_no: 4142299 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2020-05-10 06:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fae6f18ad3ac7da5aed4cc5aaff6079741f78591797aeee859f8fb7a2972fc3Block Operator
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