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 4142981 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4144909 epoch_slot_no: 19309 block_no: 4142804 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-05-10 09:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x931569519087014c14ce71f40c1526f10e48c76995f7fb46a350411d6e04d8f7Block Operator
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