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 4142618 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144546 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 4142441 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4961 time: 2020-05-10 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x420559c34b9e52f449a07e5f69f36968b5ace8724402220eb0108511f72fb599Block Operator
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