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 4142921 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4144849 epoch_slot_no: 19249 block_no: 4142744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3129 time: 2020-05-10 08:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x192708a57a0af31a3a94125fdb263fe63faf66e28d50940f5da7e55dead20b63Block Operator
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