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 4142944 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4144872 epoch_slot_no: 19272 block_no: 4142767 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-05-10 08:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x575d6868643bdc7dcd2c75e1a00eefc0453c3e520f4ad29cfd2d022e0c03ed5dBlock Operator
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