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 4142723 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4144651 epoch_slot_no: 19051 block_no: 4142546 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2915 time: 2020-05-10 07:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd358a767d23e62fe2fa6c4dcf5cadda8a010883736687b5fafd3b20e1900d3a9Block Operator
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