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 4142709 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4144637 epoch_slot_no: 19037 block_no: 4142532 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2431 time: 2020-05-10 07:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc18740b4b1bc34337276d0617afc3e3330aa195502c04469e2ea96b0f68aa40dBlock Operator
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