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 4142555 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4144483 epoch_slot_no: 18883 block_no: 4142378 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2538 time: 2020-05-10 06:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2b12caceaf4d2cdf73ff8c13294cc705d1d779ca4fa6030087308d95e5ddc2fBlock Operator
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