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 4142805 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4144733 epoch_slot_no: 19133 block_no: 4142628 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3758 time: 2020-05-10 08:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf38fec693e1e5426bbf39f7296df45338ac892a25a7e2e9c75c24bab68b9271dBlock Operator
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