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 4143004 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144932 epoch_slot_no: 19332 block_no: 4142827 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3330 time: 2020-05-10 09:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71afdd4d4954ac499619cc82398f0b3568fa50f0dd1e40a8760bf0e22a7dda80Block Operator
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