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 4142924 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144852 epoch_slot_no: 19252 block_no: 4142747 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1947 time: 2020-05-10 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4aacd82a6cf9661e103f0ae5c595bbbda04b7b8d64c3f626a95bf624b7073b1Block Operator
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