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 4142891 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4144819 epoch_slot_no: 19219 block_no: 4142714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2020-05-10 08:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb16ef1c94a55d005eea9c3f48a1e8051884b71d04271647c171f163366b03d2eBlock Operator
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