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 4142715 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4144643 epoch_slot_no: 19043 block_no: 4142538 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3463 time: 2020-05-10 07:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd918eb1144ee8edd565184ce98349ac280b0110261bb1d4f489854ee3c8a8fcaBlock Operator
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