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 4142841 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144769 epoch_slot_no: 19169 block_no: 4142664 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1401 time: 2020-05-10 08:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x415f89e9626fd42a51c8810097a62770d3a8a1087dc2850c3707c0f799a76263Block Operator
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