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 4143043 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4144971 epoch_slot_no: 19371 block_no: 4142866 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2434 time: 2020-05-10 09:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03313f322459e82b4508bda706020af6c5564ead203cec37834cafc97e5f82efBlock Operator
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