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 4142601 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4144529 epoch_slot_no: 18929 block_no: 4142424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2020-05-10 06:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e27fc02cf0920aaba415868d9418e9ef75072be13dcc1f2507be0eb2d3094fbBlock Operator
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