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 4142799 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4144727 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 4142622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3162 time: 2020-05-10 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83348df47140e822061532dfb203c80b20417e7ed2df91fccf192c536b8a5900Block Operator
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